2025 Nissan Murano® vs. Honda CR-V Near Highland, IN

Explore the contemporary style and sophisticated luxury of the 2025 Nissan Murano® and the 2025 Honda CR-V. With sleek design elements, sporty touches, and sophisticated creature comforts, each of these mid-size SUVs offers a new level of confidence for your everyday commute. Find out which model meets your needs with this 2025 Nissan Murano vs. Honda CR-V comparison provided by the Southlake Nissan team.

If the 2025 Murano seems like the right choice for you, learn more about its key highlights with our detailed review. You can also compare each configuration’s standard features with our comprehensive trims guide.

Check out our inventory to discover your ideal Nissan Murano for sale, and explore our Nissan Murano lease deals for the chance to secure a competitive rate. We encourage you to stop by our Nissan dealership in Merrillville, IN, to see the 2025 Murano up close. If you have any questions, please contact us online or give us a call at (219) 947-1600.

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2025 Nissan Murano Exterior Head On In Forest

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan Murano vs. Honda CR-V Exterior Design

The 2025 Nissan Murano and 2025 Honda CR-V deliver impressive form and functionality, making you stand out on the road. Vibrant LED headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights help enhance visibility on either model. Additionally, rain-sensing windshield wipers are available on both the Murano and CR-V. When you want to enhance convenience while loading and unloading cargo, each SUV offers an available hands-free power liftgate. Take advantage of an available moonroof in either model, with a single panel in the CR-V and a panoramic style in the Murano.

Notable exterior differences include:

  • Styling — Both SUVs sport a unique exterior body style to make them stand out from the crowd. The Murano is crafted with an iconic Nissan-exclusive V-motion grille that embodies electric vehicle-inspired design elements for an overall sleek, luxurious look. The Honda CR-V boasts a more rugged, athletic design, with functional elements that blend adventure-seeking capability with urban style.
  • Wheel Options — Enjoy sleek 20- or 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels on the Nissan Murano, available in attractive gloss black and machine-finished designs. The Honda CR-V offers 17-, 18-, or 19-inch wheels, with an array of styles like steel, silver, and gloss black.

2025 Nissan Murano Exterior Parked House

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan Murano vs. Honda CR-V Interior Design & Technology

Indulge your taste for sophistication with a selection of remarkable creature comforts found in the 2025 Nissan Murano and 2025 Honda CR-V. Enjoy available plush leather seat upholstery in both models, complete with the added luxury of heated front seats — standard in the Murano and available as an upgrade in the CR-V. Additionally, both SUVs offer dual-zone automatic climate control for tailored front-passenger comfort, but only the Murano offers it as a standard feature.

Keep connected and engaged while you’re on the go with the advanced technology found in the 2025 Murano and Honda CR-V. Wirelessly pair your smartphone to either vehicle for seamless access to your favorite apps. Additionally, the Murano and CR-V both offer wireless charging for a convenient, clutter-free driving experience. When you truly need to stay in touch, either model offers Wi-Fi® hotspot capability.

Notable interior differences include:

  • Seat Features — Enjoy customized comfort with an eight-way power driver’s seat in the Murano and a ten-way power driver’s seat in the CR-V. While each SUV offers heated front seats, the Murano adds enhanced comfort with available heated rear seats. Additionally, the Murano offers ventilated front seats with a massaging feature on higher-level trims.
  • Comfort and Convenience — Each SUV comes with a premium wrapped steering wheel for relaxed driving, including TailorFit® leatherette materials on the Murano and leather on the CR-V; only the Murano offers a heated steering wheel. For optimal convenience, the Murano exclusively offers manual, second-row window sunshades.
  • Infotainment and Information Displays — The CR-V offers either a 7- or 9-inch infotainment touchscreen as well as a standard 7-inch digital instrument cluster. The Murano comes standard with a stunning driver interface, featuring a 12.3-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® display and a NissanConnect® 12.3-inch touchscreen. Additionally, the Murano offers a high-tech head-up display that projects driving essentials onto the windshield for your convenience.
  • Premium Sound System — Both models offer a Bose® premium sound system, featuring ten speakers in the Murano and 12 speakers in the CR-V.

2025 Nissan Murano Interior Front Seats Side View

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan Murano vs. Honda CR-V Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

Leave the ordinary behind the moment you step into the 2025 Nissan Murano and 2025 Honda CR-V. The Murano features a potent new 2.0L VC-Turbo® four-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The base trim offers either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and higher trim levels come standard with AWD only. The Honda CR-V offers two engines for you to consider — one gas and one hybrid. The gas engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the hybrid option is mated to an electronic CVT (E-CVT). Both CR-V engines offer two-wheel drive (2WD) or AWD capabilities.

For those seeking a combination of efficiency and performance, the Murano can achieve up to 27 highway MPG, and the CR-V gets up to 34 highway MPG on its gas engine. Both models have a standard towing capability of up to 1,500 pounds.

See the accompanying chart for a comparison of engine specifications.

Model 2025 Nissan Murano 2025 Honda CR-V
Engine 2.0L VC-Turbo four-cylinder 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0L twin-motor hybrid
Horsepower 241 HP 190 HP 204 total system HP
Torque 260 lb.-ft. 179 lb.-ft. N/A
Transmission Nine-speed automatic CVT E-CVT
Drivetrain FWD / AWD 2WD / AWD 2WD / AWD
MPG (City/Hwy) 21 / 27 28 / 34 43 / 36
Max. Towing 1,500 lbs. 1,500 lbs. 1,000 lbs.

2025 Nissan Murano Exterior Driving In Mountains

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan Murano vs. Honda CR-V Size & Cargo Space

Transform every journey into a lavish escape with the 2025 Nissan Murano and the 2025 Honda CR-V, each crafted to suit your way of life. Seat up to five passengers in either model, as well as a 60/40 folding rear seat to help you configure the cabin to your liking. When the rear row is folded flat, you can access up to 63.5 cubic feet of space in the Murano and up to 76.5 cubic feet in the CR-V.

See the accompanying chart for a comparison of size and cargo dimensions.

2025 Nissan Murano Model 2025 Honda CR-V
Five Seating Five
192.9 in. Exterior Length 184.8 in.
111.2 in. Wheelbase 106.3 in.
112 cu.-ft. Passenger Volume 106 cu.-ft.
41.1 / 39.7 in. Headroom (Front/Rear) 40 / 38.2 in.
44.3 / 36.3 in. Legroom (Front/Rear) 41.3 / 41 in.
63.5 / 32.9 cu.-ft. Cargo Volume Behind First/Second Row 76.5 / 39.3 cu.-ft.

2025 Nissan Murano Interior Back Seats

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan Murano vs. Honda CR-V Safety Options & Features

Stay prepared for the road ahead in the 2025 Nissan Murano and 2025 Honda CR-V. Each model boasts a collection of helpful safety suites crafted for optimal peace of mind — Nissan Safety Shield® 360 in the Murano and Honda Sensing® in the CR-V. Both vehicles offer driver assistance features like lane management, blind spot assistance, traffic sign recognition, and driver alertness. While the CR-V offers adaptive cruise control, the Murano offers a premium ProPILOT Assist 1.0 hands-on system, which combines intelligent cruise control with steering assist technologies to help keep you centered in your lane, even when driving around curves.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 technologies:
  • Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection prevention
  • Rear automatic braking
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Blind spot warning
  • Lane departure warning
  • High beam assist
2025 Nissan Murano Interior Drivers View

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Nissan Murano Interior Infotainment System

2025 Nissan Murano

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