Honda Pilot vs Nissan Murano
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Murano
Overview
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport 2WD | SV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42,195 | $41,470 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $14,333 | $9,399 (best) |
| Median listing price | $40,896 (best) | $42,589 |
| Highest listing price | $56,395 | $51,033 (best) |
| For sale now | 116 | 161 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 18.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp (best) | 241 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft (best) | 260 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 63.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs (best) | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,277 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,336 lbs | 4,323 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114 in (best) | 111.2 in |
| Length | 200.1 in (best) | 192.9 in |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 78 in |
| Height | 71 in (best) | 67.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Honda Pilot | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SV $41,470 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP | SL $46,560 MSRP |
| 3 | EX-L $44,495 MSRP | Platinum $49,600 MSRP |
| 4 | EX-L $46,595 MSRP | — |
| 5 | TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Touring $51,095 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Touring S $52,295 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Elite $53,495 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP | — |
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Honda Pilot vs Nissan Murano FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Nissan Murano on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Nissan Murano starts lower at $41,470. Live Honda Pilot listings start at $14,333. Live Nissan Murano listings start at $9,399.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Nissan Murano leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (41,470).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Nissan Murano leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on horsepower in this comparison (285).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Nissan Murano?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Pilot (5/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Murano (5/5 NHTSA overall).