Nissan Murano Z51 or Nissan Pathfinder R51?

2008–2014 vs 2005–2014 · SUV 5-door/Convertible vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: Murano Z51 402 l, Pathfinder R51 515 l.
Lowest consumption: Murano Z51 7.5 l/100 km, Pathfinder R51 8.3 l/100 km.
Power: Murano Z51 125–195 kW, Pathfinder R51 128–228 kW.
Standard equipment: Murano Z51 42 items (Executive), Pathfinder R51 29 items (XE).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Murano Z512008–2014 · 5 engines · Executive, LE, Acenta, Tekna PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Pathfinder R512005–2014 · 8 engines · XE, SE, LE, SE+Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Murano Z512008–2014no listings	Nissan Pathfinder R512005–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,788 mm–4,860 mm	Length4,740 mm–4,859 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm–1,892 mm	Width1,848 mm–1,850 mm
Height	Height1,681 mm–1,730 mm	Height1,760 mm–1,785 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,825 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm–2,853 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm	Ground clearance220 mm–230 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume215 l–402 l	Trunk volume515 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,690 kg–2,070 kg	Curb weight2,000 kg–2,405 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2014	Production years2005–2014
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, Convertible	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines8
Power	Power125–195 kW (170–265 hp)	Power128–228 kW (174–310 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–3.5	Displacement (l)2.5–5.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 2.5 dCi	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 2.5 dCi 190
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 3.5 V6 2WD	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 5.6 V8
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsExecutive · XE
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim42 · Executive	Items in the base trim29 · XE
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim45 · LE	Items in the top trim46 · LE
Equipment · Comfort13 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors✓	Power Folding Mirrors—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 6
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint✓	Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Murano Z51 or Nissan Pathfinder R51?

Length: Nissan Murano Z51 4,860 mm, Nissan Pathfinder R51 4,859 mm (a 1 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,825 vs 2,853 mm. Boot: 402 vs 515 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Murano Z51 or Nissan Pathfinder R51?

The most frugal Nissan Murano Z51 uses 7.5 l/100 km (2.5 dCi); the most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R51 8.3 l/100 km (2.5 dCi 190).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Murano Z51 or Nissan Pathfinder R51?

The strongest Nissan Murano Z51 makes 195 kW (265 hp) (3.5 V6 2WD); the strongest Nissan Pathfinder R51 228 kW (310 hp) (5.6 V8).

Other comparisons

Murano Z51 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212 Murano Z51 vs Jeep Commander XK Murano Z51 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Pathfinder R51 vs Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)Pathfinder R51 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 100 (J100)Pathfinder R51 vs Jeep Commander XK Compare cars →