Car A
Honda HR-V EX
The Honda HR-V EX leans on reliability, safety, and generous cargo space to suit growing families. Performance is modest, but its efficiency and value around 26,000 make it a sensible daily commuter.
Honda HR-V EX
Crossover · Gasoline
vs
Nissan Murano
Crossover · Gasoline
Car B
Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano blends family-ready space, 5-star safety, and usable performance at a price that’s good value in its segment. It suits growing families and road trips without chasing premium frills or track-day speed.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match
Usage fit
Family
79
/
85
City
54
/
37
Budget / value
69
/
60
Road trip
56
/
76
Performance
27
/
28
Cargo
45
/
66
Practical
60
/
59
Premium
22
/
32
Winter
34
/
38
Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda HR-V EX · Orange = Nissan Murano
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Honda HR-V EX
Nissan Murano
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Honda HR-V EX
- Generous 688 L cargo capacity for family gear
- Reliability and safety are clear priorities
- Efficient for its class with a 7.2 combined figure
- Good value in its segment at about 26,000
- 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s won’t satisfy performance seekers
- 130 hp and 155 Nm may feel taxed with a full load
- Not positioned as a premium model
- Five seats only; no third-row option
Nissan Murano
- 5-star safety rating for added reassurance
- 1050 L cargo space supports growing families and road trips
- 0–100 km/h in 7.4 s makes merging and passing easy
- $32,500 pricing is good value in its segment for a 249 hp, 5-seat SUV
- Five seats only—no third row for larger families
- Average fuel economy (9.6 L/100 km) rather than class-leading
- Not aimed at performance driving despite decent power
- Reliability score of 78 may not satisfy shoppers seeking top-tier marks
Verdict
Pick Honda HR-V EX if…
Best fuel economy
Honda HR-V EX uses 7.2 L/100km vs 9.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Nissan Murano if…
More power
Nissan Murano puts out 249 hp vs 130 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.