The 2016 Subaru Outback vs. the 2016 Nissan Murano

Midsize SUVs are great because they combine the size and capacity of the larger vehicles but with the agility of a compact car. For drivers in the Syracuse, Liverpool, and Oneida area who are in the market for a new vehicle like this, you should contemplate the 2016 Subaru Outback or the 2016 Nissan Murano.

To help you decide, we're going to throw these vehicles into the mix to figure out which one offers you more. In this vehicle comparison, we'll focus on the key features like engine efficiency, passenger space and safety. When you're finished with this article, you'll have a better understanding of these vehicles and you'll know which one you'd rather test drive.

Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Murano Engine Efficiency

The Subaru Outback features the impressive 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine, which lays flat under the hood. This engine provides a low center gravity which allows the Subaru SUV to achieve its optimum performance while getting the most out of its fuel. Because of this engine, the Subaru Outback gets an EPA estimated 25/33 mpg city/highway.

The Nissan Murano is outfitted with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Nissan Murano falls a little short compared to the Subaru Outback because it only gets 21/28 mpg city/highway, according to EPA estimates. As you can see, the Subaru Outback gets a higher fuel economy than the Nissan Murano.

Passenger Space

The 2016 Outback and the Nissan Murano are equipped to carry 5 passengers on cloth trim seating appointments. In terms of passenger space, the Subaru Outback features 40.8 inches of front head room and 42.9 inches of front leg room. The Nissan Murano offers 39.9 inches of head room and 40.5 inches of leg room for front passengers. If you're looking to spread out in your vehicle, the Subaru Outback offers you more room.

Safety Features

The Subaru Outback and the Nissan Murano offer a variety of safety features that will help protect you and your passengers in the event of a collision. Both vehicles feature advanced airbag systems, which measure the severity of impact and inflate the airbags enough to provide protection, while actively preventing airbag-related injuries. These vehicles also feature seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags and driver's knee airbags.

Although these safety features seem similar, there is a major difference in drive train. The Subaru Outback features a symmetrical all-wheel drive system, which gets power from the BOXER® engine's horizontally opposed valves. The Nissan Murano comes standard with front-wheel drive, which is acceptable, but doesn't offer the superior handling of the Subaru Outback. 

2016 Subaru Outback vs. 2016 Nissan Murano

In this vehicle comparison, we showed drivers like you in the Syracuse, Liverpool and Oneida area the Subaru Outback and the Nissan Murano. So far, you learned that the Subaru SUV gets a higher fuel economy. You also saw that the Outback offers more room for front passengers. Regarding safety, you saw that each vehicle offers great protection, but the Subaru Outback features the unique and agile symmetrical all-wheel drive. Overall, you see that the Subaru Outback has many advantages over the Nissan Murano. 

Schedule your test drive with the 2016 Subaru Outback today at Bill Rapp Subaru located at 3446 Burnet Avenue in Syracuse, NY.

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