2018 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2018 Nissan Murano
When we compare the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas's and the 2018 Nissan Murano's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The 2018 Nissan Murano has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2018 Nissan Murano have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas's and the 2018 Nissan Murano's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Nissan Murano is a better car than the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2018 Nissan Murano Pricing
A used 2018 Volkswagen Atlas ranges from $17,897 to $30,650 while a used 2018 Nissan Murano is priced between $16,389 to $27,984.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2018 Nissan Murano Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas loses 46.4 percent of its value and the 2018 Nissan Murano loses 49.8 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas retains 3.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Nissan Murano.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2018 Nissan Murano Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Atlas is 7.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Murano's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Atlas being ranked 18 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs and the Nissan Murano being ranked 13 out of 31. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Volkswagen Atlas is ranked 36 and the Nissan Murano is ranked 19.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2018 Nissan Murano Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Atlas is 5.7 out of 10. For the Nissan Murano the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Murano an advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Atlas.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas’s base engine makes 235 horsepower, and the 2018 Nissan Murano base engine makes 260 horsepower. Both the Atlas and the Murano are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 484 and 532 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2018 Nissan Murano has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2018 Nissan Murano have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
17897 - 30650
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.463635
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
16389 - 27984
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.498033
Volkswagen Atlas Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Murano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.241864 / 10
Reliability:
8.225594 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Rankings
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59 out of / 66Nissan Murano Rankings
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65 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels
2.0T S, 2.0T SE, 2.0T SEL, V6 Launch Edition, V6 Launch Edition 4Motion, V6 S, V6 S 4Motion, V6 SE, V6 SE 4Motion, V6 SEL, V6 SEL 4Motion, V6 SEL Premium 4Motion
2018 Nissan Murano Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
409 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
96.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.8 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
70 inches
Length:
198.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3768 lbs
Width:
75.4 inches
Height:
67.8 inches
Length:
192.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18