Car comparison

Nissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010 3.5 V6vsVolkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Nissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010

3.5 V6

249 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,598 kg
    3,523 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    249 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    334 Nm
    246 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
249hp186kW
211hp157kW
Torque
334Nm246lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,598kg3,523lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
41.8s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
4,426mm174in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,720mm68in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,610mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance
178mm7in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
402L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
64L
CO2 emissions
248g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V66,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.8 s
40.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 has 38 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,598 kg
3,523 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V68.0 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.8 s

Although Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
774 km
481 mi
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
249 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
-
Trunk score
402 L
14.2 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Is 232 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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