Nissan Murano second generation

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The Nissan Murano second generation (2009–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 21 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: Z51 · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,840–4,860 mm RDW	4,820 mm TC	4,829 mm
Width	1,890 mm RDW	1,880 mm TC	1,882–1,892 mm
Height	1,720 mm RDW	1,730 mm TC	1,681 mm
Wheelbase	2,830 mm RDW	2,830 mm TC	2,824 mm
Front track	1,610 mm ASTRA	1,610 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,610 mm ASTRA	1,610 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,765–1,850 kg RDW	1,826–1,891 kg TC	–
Mass in running order	1,865–1,950 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,365–2,495 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,585 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Performance
Top speed	196–210 km/h RDW	–	210 km/h
Torque	334–450 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/55R20, 235/65R18

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2014: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	75.7% (72.4–78.7)	69.2%	711

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	41.9%	41.6%
Brakes	29.1%	36.4%
Tyres	27.0%	31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	19.4%	17.1%
Body, chassis and structure	18.4%	18.6%
Lights and electrics	18.1%	28.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,328 complaints for model years 2009–2014. 53 crashes · 7 fires · 53 injuries · 2 deaths

Brakes 365
Transmission and drivetrain 209
Airbags 155
Electrical system 142
Steering 75
Engine 73

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 21 versions of the Nissan Murano second generation

Show all 21 versions

European Union 8 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011–2014	2.5 L	140 kW (190 PS)	Diesel	208–211 g/km	10,149
2011–2014	3.5 L	188 kW (256 PS)	Petrol	243–251 g/km	751
2013	2.5 L	–	Other fuel	210 g/km	254
2013	3.5 L	–	Other fuel	248 g/km	14
2011–2013	–	–	Diesel	210 g/km	122
2010	2.5 L	–	Diesel	209 g/km	2,558
2010	3.5 L	–	Petrol	259 g/km	1,000
2010	–	–	Other fuel	239 g/km	30

United Kingdom 5 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013dCi 2.5	2.5 L	Diesel	Automatic	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	210 g/km
20133.5 V6	3.5 L	Petrol	Automatic	10.6 L/100 km NEDC	248 g/km
2012dCi 2.5	2.5 L	Diesel	6-speed automatic	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	210 g/km
20123.5 V6	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	10.6 L/100 km NEDC	248 g/km
2009–20103.5 V6 from September 2008 · 3.5 V6	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	10.9 L/100 km NEDC	261 g/km

France 2 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2014MURANO 2.5 dCi	–	140 kW (190 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	210 g/km
2012–2014MURANO 3.5L V6	–	188 kW (256 PS)	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	10.6 L/100 km NEDC	248 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–2014	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	272 g/km
2010–2014	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	All-wheel drive	19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA	276–291 g/km
2009–2012VMODE CLKUP	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2009VMODE CLKUP	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	Four- or all-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–2014Sport utility vehicle: Small	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	271 g/km
2009–2012Sport utility vehicle	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	11.8–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	271–274 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.