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Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Build and PriceSee Overview
Build and Price
See Overview
$41,860*
$38,615*
Nissan Murano Starting Market Average is unequipped
$37,988
Ratings Unavailable
Nissan Murano Pricing
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Pricing
Lease Prices Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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21 city/27 hwy
20 city/26 hwy*
2.0L I4 Turbo
2.0L I4 Turbo
FWD*
FWD*
5 passenger
5 passenger
Nissan Murano Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
3 yr / 36k mi
4 yr / 50k mi
241 hp
269 hp
Nissan Murano Blind Spot System is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Blind Spot System is standard
Nissan Murano Surround View Camera is optional
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Surround View Camera is optional
Nissan Murano Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Engine Start is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Remote Engine Start is optional
Nissan Murano Parking Sensors is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Parking Sensors is optional
KR20DDET
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport OEM Engine Code is unequipped
Gas
Gas
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
241 hp
269 hp
5600 rpm
5500 rpm
260 lb-ft
273 lb-ft
4400 rpm
1600 rpm
2.0 L
2.0 L
Inline
Inline
4 cylinder
4 cylinder
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Nissan Murano Variable Valvetrain is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Variable Valvetrain is unequipped
Double Overhead
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Valvetrain is unequipped
16 valve
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Number of Valves is unequipped
8.0:1-14.0:1
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Compression Ratio is unequipped
Nissan Murano Cylinder Deactivation is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Cylinder Deactivation is unequipped
Nissan Murano Eco Mode is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Eco Mode is unequipped
Nissan Murano Sport Mode is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Sport Mode is unequipped
21 MPG
20 MPG*
27 MPG
26 MPG
23 MPG
23 MPG*
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shifter*
Gear Shifter
9
8
4.34
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
4.713
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport First Gear Ratio is unequipped
2.842
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Second Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.909
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Third Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.382
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Fourth Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.0
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Fifth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.808
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Sixth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.699
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Seventh Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.58
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Eighth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.48
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Ninth Gear Ratio is unequipped
3.8
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Reverse Gear Ratio is unequipped
LED
LED
Nissan Murano Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Nissan Murano Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Nissan Murano Curve Adaptive Headlights is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Curve Adaptive Headlights is unequipped
Variable Intermittent*
Rain Sensing
Intermittent
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Rear Windshield Wiper is unequipped
Nissan Murano Fog Lamps is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Fog Lamps is standard
Nissan Murano Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
LED
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Tail Lamp Type is unequipped
Nissan Murano Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Black
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Side Mirror Color is unequipped
Nissan Murano Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Nissan Murano Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Memory Side Mirrors is optional
Manual*
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Power Side Mirrors is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Power Side Mirrors is standard
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Panoramic Moonroof is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Panoramic Moonroof is optional
Nissan Murano Targa Top Roof is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Targa Top Roof is unequipped
Nissan Murano Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Power Trunk/Liftgate is optional
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Automatic Parking is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Tow Hitch is unequipped
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Tow Hitch is optional
20 in*
18 in*
20 in*
18 in*
Alloy
Alloy
P255/55R20*
P245/60HR18*
P255/55R20*
P245/60HR18*
All-Season
All-Season
Bridgestone
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Tire Brand is unequipped
Nissan Murano Run Flat is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Run Flat is unequipped
Compact
Compact
Steel
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Spare Wheel Type is unequipped
Nissan Murano Inflator Kit is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Inflator Kit is unequipped
Premium Synthetic*
Premium Synthetic*
Front
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Automatic Power Windows is unequipped
8 way
1 way
6 way
Unavailable*
Power
Power
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Multi-Level
Multi-Level
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Multi-Level
Bucket
Bucket
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Passive
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Front Seat Seatback Side Support is unequipped
Bench
Bench
60/40
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback is unequipped
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2nd Row Center Armrest is unequipped
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Folding
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2nd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Seat Stowable is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2nd Row Seat Stowable is unequipped
Nissan Murano Floor Mats is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Floor Mats is optional
Nissan Murano Power Windows is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Power Windows is standard
Nissan Murano Power Locks is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Power Locks is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Engine Start is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Remote Engine Start is optional
Nissan Murano Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Murano Keyless Ignition is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Keyless Ignition is standard
Nissan Murano Garage Door Opener is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Garage Door Opener is optional
Nissan Murano Climate Control is unequipped
Dual-Zone
Manual
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Rear Climate Control is unequipped
Leatherette*
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Dash Material is unequipped
Metal
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Door Trim is unequipped
Metal
Not Standard*
Leatherette
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Nissan Murano Heated Steering Wheel is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Heated Steering Wheel is standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Nissan Murano Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Nissan Murano AM/FM is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport AM/FM is standard
Nissan Murano Satellite Radio is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Satellite Radio is standard
Nissan Murano HD Radio is optional
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport HD Radio is standard
6 speaker*
Unavailable*
Not Standard*
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Premium Radio is unequipped
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Front
Front
Nissan Murano Infotainment System is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Infotainment System is unequipped
12.3 in
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Screen Size is unequipped
Nissan Murano Touch Screen is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Touch Screen is unequipped
Nissan Murano Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Bluetooth Hands-Free is unequipped
Nissan Murano Voice Command is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Voice Command is unequipped
Nissan Murano DVD Player is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport DVD Player is unequipped
Nissan Murano Blu-ray Player is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Blu-ray Player is unequipped
Nissan Murano In-Car WiFi is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport In-Car WiFi is standard
Front and Rear
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport USB Input is unequipped
Nissan Murano Memory Card Reader is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Memory Card Reader is unequipped
Nissan Murano Navigation is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Navigation is optional
Nissan Murano Apple CarPlay is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Apple CarPlay is standard
Nissan Murano Android Auto is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Android Auto is standard
Nissan Murano Bluetooth is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Bluetooth is standard
Nissan Murano Amazon Alexa is optional
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Amazon Alexa is unequipped
Nissan Murano Brake Assist is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Brake Assist is standard
Nissan Murano Automatic Braking is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Automatic Braking is standard
Monitor
Monitor
Active Lane Keep Assist
Active Lane Keep Assist
Nissan Murano Backup Camera is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Backup Camera is standard
Nissan Murano Around View Camera is optional
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Around View Camera is optional
Rear
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Nissan Murano Alarm is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Alarm is standard
Nissan Murano Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Nissan Murano Traction Control is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Traction Control is standard
Nissan Murano Stability Control is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Stability Control is standard
Warning Lamp
Warning Lamp
Front and Rear
Front
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Nissan Murano Knee Airbags is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Knee Airbags is unequipped
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Actuated
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Limited-Slip Differential is unequipped
Nissan Murano Performance Exhaust is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Performance Exhaust is unequipped
Nissan Murano Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is unequipped
Front and Rear
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Stabilizer Bar is unequipped
3 yr
4 yr
36000 mi
50000 mi
5 yr
4 yr
60000 mi
50000 mi
5 yr
7 yr
Unlimited mi
100000 mi
3 yr
3 yr
36000 mi
36000 mi
2 yr
2 yr
24000 mi
20000 mi
13.8 in
13.2 in
13.0 in
12.2 in
4.71
5.59
2.84
3.14
1.91
1.95
1.38
1.43
1.0
1.21
0.81
1.0
0.7
0.81
0.58
0.67
3.8
3.99
41.1 in*
39.4 in
44.3 in
41.7 in
56.9 in
58.2 in
60.8 in
61.5 in
39.7 in*
37.8 in
36.3 in
40.4 in
56.9 in
58.0 in
58.5 in
60.6 in
78.0 in
78.3 in
67.9 in
67.8 in
111.2 in
117.3 in
8.3 in
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Ground Clearance Min is unequipped
Nissan Murano Turning Diameter is unequipped
40.5 ft
55.9 in
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Bed Width @ Wheel Wells is unequipped
29.8 in*
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Bed Height is unequipped
4193.0 lbs*
4171.0 lbs*
18.7 gal
18.6 gal
5 passenger
5 passenger
5 passenger
5 passenger
Nissan Murano Cargo Capacity w/All Seats in Place is unequipped
40.3 ft³
63.5 ft³
77.8 ft³
32.9 ft³
40.3 ft³
1500 lbs
2000 lbs*
1500 lbs
2000 lbs*

Pricing

When comparing SUVs like the Nissan Murano and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, and standard features. Starting with price, the Nissan Murano is more expensive with a starting MSRP of $41,860 and the similarly equipped Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport starts at $38,615.

Fuel Economy

Looking at fuel economy, the Nissan Murano has slightly better mileage. The Nissan Murano gets 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. Comparatively, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport gets 20 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.