Lexus RX (2008 – 2012) vs Nissan Murano (2008 – 2015): specs compared
The Lexus RX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 299 hp against 256 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.0 s. The Nissan Murano has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,742 kg against 1,970 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
RX
2008 – 2012
|
Nissan
Murano
2008 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 249 – 277 hp | 190 – 256 hp |
| Torque | 317 – 348 Nm | 334 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 8.0 s | 8.0 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 196 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 10.6 L/100 km | 8.0 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,768 mm | 4,788 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,824 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 – 2,110 kg | 1,742 – 1,950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.