Used Nissan Murano or Used Nissan Pathfinder

If you're looking for a used family crossover, there are two great Nissan SUVs to consider. For this used SUV comparison, we'll be taking a look at the 2015 used Nissan Murano and the 2015 used Nissan Pathfinder. These are two of the top new family crossovers available today. 

But what exactly sets the two SUVs apart? We've created a detailed comparison below to help you understand exactly what's different about the Murano and Pathfinder -- and to help you figure out which one is better for you.

Design and Style

On the outside, there's no mistaking the Nissan Pathfinder for its more adventurous Murano sibling. 

While the Pathfinder's look is much more traditional with typical SUV styling, a normal profile and regular design touches, the Murano looks positively futuristic with an unusual flowing window line, standout wheel designs, an aggressive hood and bold taillights. 

The Pathfinder also clearly appears to be a little larger than the Murano from the outside, which it is: It offers more seats, more room and more length than its Murano stablemate.

Interior Comparison 

Inside, the most obvious difference between the Murano and the Pathfinder is the number of seats: The Murano has 2-row seating and a total of five seats, while the Pathfinder is a 3-row crossover with seven seats. 

Beyond that, the Pathfinder also offers a little more room for passengers, rear-seat occupants, and with the third-row seat folded down, cargo. But those aren't the only interior differences: The two crossovers also offer different center control stacks and dashboards, with the Murano touting slightly nicer materials, and as expected, more futuristic cabin styling.

Performance and Fuel Economy

Under the hood, both the Murano and the Pathfinder use the same base engine: a 260-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, mated to a continuously variable transmission. The Murano gets slightly better gas mileage than the Pathfinder as a function of its smaller size, touting 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway to the Pathfinder's 20 mpg city/27 mpg hwy.

Which is Right for You?

Aside from the Pathfinder's disappointing lack of forward-collision alert and automatic braking systems, the 2015 used Nissan Pathfinder and the 2015 used Nissan Murano are two of our favorite new crossovers, but there are some big differences between the two SUVs. 

Most notably, the Pathfinder boasts extra seats, and the Murano touts unusual, futuristic styling and slightly nicer cabin materials. 

When deciding between the Pathfinder and the Murano, we suspect that your decision will come down to whether or not you need those extra seats -- and whether you prefer the Pathfinder's traditional styling or the Murano's unusual new-age look.