Volvo V90 vs Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 29 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo V90, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $700 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Nissan Murano leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2017–2026
Volvo V90
Midsize Station Wagons · 20 configurations
2015–2026
Nissan Murano
Midsize Station Wagons · 25 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Volvo V90 | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 27 mpg | 29 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 24 mpg | 27 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 35 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 | $2,100 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 322 g/mi | 310 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI | SIDI & PFI, 3.5, 2.5 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S9), Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2017–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 20 | 25 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
V90 vs Murano: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Volvo V90 or the Nissan Murano?
The Nissan Murano is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 29 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo V90, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $700 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Nissan Murano runs about $2,100 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Volvo V90 — a difference of roughly $700 per year.
What engines do the V90 and Murano offer?
Volvo V90: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI. Nissan Murano: SIDI & PFI, 3.5, 2.5.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Volvo V90 and the Nissan Murano as Midsize Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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