Honda HR-V vs Nissan Murano: Specs Compared
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The Honda HR-V is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 31 mpg combined versus 29 mpg for the Nissan Murano, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Honda HR-V leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2016–2027
Honda HR-V
Small Station Wagons · 41 configurations
2015–2026
Nissan Murano
Midsize Station Wagons · 25 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Honda HR-V | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 31 mpg ✓ | 29 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 34 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,000 ✓ | $2,100 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 289 g/mi ✓ | 310 g/mi |
| Engines offered | 2.0, 1.8 | SIDI & PFI, 3.5, 2.5 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (S9), Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2016–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 41 | 25 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Honda HR-V vs Nissan Murano dimensions and size
The Nissan Murano is 13 inches longer than the Honda HR-V on a wheelbase 6.7 inches longer, and 2,444.9 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Honda HR-V (2026) | Nissan Murano (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 192.9 in | 13 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 72.4 in | 78 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 67.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 111.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,311 lbs | 5,756 lbs | 2,445 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Honda HR-V vs Nissan Murano: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Honda HR-V burns about $2,000 of fuel annually against $2,100 for the Nissan Murano. That $100 yearly gap compounds to roughly $500 over five years and $800 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Honda HR-V leads in both cycles — 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway against 27 and 30 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Honda HR-V is recorded with 2 distinct engine configurations (2.0, 1.8), the Nissan Murano with 3 (SIDI & PFI, 3.5, 2.5). Across 41 recorded Honda HR-V configurations and 25 for the Nissan Murano, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Honda HR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, the Nissan Murano with All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Station Wagons and Midsize Station Wagons respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Honda HR-V emits 289 g/mile of CO2 versus 310 g/mile for the Nissan Murano. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
HR-V vs Murano: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Honda HR-V or the Nissan Murano?
The Honda HR-V is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 31 mpg combined versus 29 mpg for the Nissan Murano, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Honda HR-V runs about $2,000 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,100 for the Nissan Murano — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the HR-V and Murano offer?
Honda HR-V: 2.0, 1.8. Nissan Murano: SIDI & PFI, 3.5, 2.5.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Honda HR-V as Small Station Wagons and the Nissan Murano as Midsize Station Wagons, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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