Subaru Forester vs Nissan Murano

You've probably seen both the Subaru Forester and the Nissan Murano in your travels through Somerset, Bristol, and Fall River. As you embark on your search for a new SUV, you may be wondering: which one is better for you and your family?

To help you decide, our team at Stateline Subaru is matching these two SUVs in a head-to-head comparison. It's the Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano, keep reading to see who comes out on top!

Gearing Up

Before you set out on your next family adventure, you'll need to load everyone into your SUV. For that, both the 2019 Subaru Forester and the 2019 Nissan Murano have seating for five. In the Forester, however, you'll have a bit more room to stretch out. There's 43.3 inches of front legroom, whereas, there's only 40.5 inches in the Nissan Murano.

You'll get the added comfort of available leather-trimmed seats in either model. On top of that, they both come with a dual-zone automatic climate control system, so keeping everyone at their preferred temperature will be easy.

If you need to bring a long some extra cargo for a long trip, both SUVs have standard 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks. They'll make it easy to maximize your storage space, but which model has more room? The new Forester boasts a grand total of 76.1 cubic feet of cargo room. The Murano, however, is maxed out at 67 cubic feet.

Getting on the Road

There's no question that both of these SUVs will provide you and your family with a fun road trip, but which one will be able to keep the fun going? The Nissan Murano gets an EPA-estimated 20 MPG city and 28 MPG highway, but the Forester can achieve a more efficient EPA-estimated 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway.

While both vehicles have an all-wheel drive system that'll provide you with all-weather and all-terrain capability, but it only comes standard on the Subaru Forester. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system distributes power to the wheels with the most grip to maximize traction and provide you with more stability.

On top of that, X-MODE® is available exclusively on the Subaru Forester. It's designed to optimize the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and can further reduce wheelspin and for better performance and traction.

Staying Safe and Connected

Both SUVs can keep you up to date with your favorite apps and music. They come with standard Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration. Adding to that, the standard Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity is there to keep you in touch with loved ones.

The new Subaru Forester has standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which includes safety features like, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision Braking System, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, and Lane Keep Assist. The Murano has a comprehensive safety suite that includes similar features. It's called Nissan Intelligent Mobility™.

The Forester also includes available STARLINK® Safety and Security. It includes features like, Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance. Together, they'll give you more peace of mind behind the wheel.

Test Drive the New Forester at Our Subaru Dealership!

Although it was a close competition, the new Subaru Forester pulled out the win. It's more efficient and more spacious. It also has the advanced safety features that you and your family need to take on your next journey in Somerset, Bristol, and Fall River. Best of all, you can check out this superior SUV here at our Subaru dealership.

Schedule a test drive today!