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Subaru Crosstrek
Crossover · Gasoline · AWD
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Nissan Murano
Crossover · Gasoline
Subaru Crosstrek
Car A
Subaru Crosstrek
The Subaru Crosstrek combines AWD confidence, family-ready space, and five-star safety at a price that offers good value in its segment. It’s efficient for its class and leans toward reliability over outright speed.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety7.1 L/100kmAWD
Nissan Murano
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 profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 75 / 85
City 55 / 37
Budget / value 69 / 60
Road trip 62 / 76
Performance 32 / 28
Cargo 40 / 66
Practical 56 / 59
Premium 22 / 32
Winter 74 / 38

Scores out of 100. Blue = Subaru Crosstrek · Orange = Nissan Murano

Specs side-by-side

Spec Subaru Crosstrek Nissan Murano
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Subaru Crosstrek

  • AWD traction for year-round confidence.
  • Five-star safety rating.
  • Solid reliability score (80).
  • Roomy 588 L cargo area for family trips.

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

Verdict

Pick Subaru Crosstrek if…
Best fuel economy
Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.1 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 152 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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