Mazda CX-50 vs Nissan Murano

Mazda CX-50

Crossover · Gasoline

Nissan Murano

Crossover · Gasoline

Car A

Mazda CX-50

The Mazda CX-50 blends family-friendly space, a 5-star safety rating, and a reliability score of 80 with good value in its segment. Its 186 hp and 8.1 s 0–100 km/h deliver confident everyday performance without chasing sport credentials.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety8.6 L/100km

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.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety249 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 82 / 85

City 52 / 37

Budget / value 65 / 60

Road trip 61 / 76

Performance 27 / 28

Cargo 52 / 66

Practical 59 / 59

Premium 23 / 32

Winter 34 / 38

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mazda CX-50 · Orange = Nissan Murano

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mazda CX-50 Nissan Murano

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Pros & cons

Mazda CX-50

5-star safety rating for strong protection
Reliability-first ranking with a score of 80
Roomy 810 L cargo and five-seat practicality
Good value in its segment at 27,000
Gasoline powertrain; shoppers seeking hybrid/EV efficiency may prefer alternatives
8.6 L/100 km combined isn’t the most frugal for mileage-focused buyers
Not aimed at premium-luxury expectations
Performance enthusiasts may find 186 hp and 210 km/h top speed modest

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 Mazda CX-50 if…

Best fuel economy

Mazda CX-50 uses 8.6 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 186 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Mazda CX-50

Nissan Murano

Verdict

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