The 2025 Nissan Murano gets 23 miles per gallon combined.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, the Murano ranks 33rd (tied with 3 others) of 40 for combined mileage (23 mpg), 28th (tied with 2 others) of 40 for yearly fuel cost ($2,700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 34th of 40 for tailpipe CO2 (387 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27 mpg, costs $2,300 a year and puts out 327.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 147 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Murano's best version, 20 other models get the same and 82 get less. The 2025 Murano's cheapest version costs $2,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 91 cost less, 10 the same and 140 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 2025 Toyota Highlander | 2025 Highlander #1 | 25 | $2,500 | 359 |
| 32 | 2025 Cadillac XT5 | 2025 XT5 FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 24 | $2,950 | 370 |
| 33 | 2025 Cadillac XT6 | 2025 XT6 FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 23 | $2,950 | 386 |
| 33 | 2025 Nissan MuranoThis car | 2025 Murano FWD | 23 | $2,700 | 387 |
| 33 | 2025 Nissan Pathfinder | 2025 Pathfinder 2WD | 23 | $2,700 | 390 |
| 33 | 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | 2025 Atlas Cross Sport | 23 | $2,700 | 392 |
| 37 | 2025 Acura MDX | 2025 MDX FWD | 22 | $3,500 | 411 |
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Murano AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 21 mpg city, 27 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Murano version is $2,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Murano costs $659 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Murano costs $3,295 less to fuel than the XT6 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Murano (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Murano | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cadillac XT6 | 2025 XT6 FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 23 mpg | $3,350 | same figure | $650 more a year | - |
| 2025 Nissan Pathfinder | 2025 Pathfinder 2WD | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | 2025 Atlas Cross Sport | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | same | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S9) | All-wheel | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 387 | cheapest |
| 2025 Murano FWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S9) | Front-wheel | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 387 | cheapest |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Murano; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Murano AWD puts out 387 grams per mile, the same for all 2 tested versions.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Murano AWD: fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.
Best combined figure of the Murano gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 24 mpg | 29 mpg | 4 | 6 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 24 mpg | none | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 24 mpg | none | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2020 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2021 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2022 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2023 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 23 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 23 mpg | none | 2 | this page | |
| 2026 | 23 mpg | none | 1 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 1 tested version.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Murano AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 23 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
| 2025 Murano FWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 23 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
2 2024 versions have no match in 2025.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Murano SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Nissan Murano SUV FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 26 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
26 complaints for the 2025 Nissan Murano are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
2 of the 26 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
2 recalls are on file for the 2025 Nissan Murano at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles.
Fix: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Murano itself is at 23 mpg.
More Nissan models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Murano AWD with 23 mpg combined (21 city, 27 highway).
The 2025 Nissan Murano costs between $2,700 and $2,700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 Murano AWD: 23 mpg combined (21 city, 27 highway).
The 2025 Nissan Murano is 33rd of 40 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Kia Niro at 53 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Cadillac XT6 at 23 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder at 23 mpg.
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Nissan Murano SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Nissan Murano SUV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
26 complaints for the 2025 Nissan Murano are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (8 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Murano (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Nissan Murano: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Nissan Murano: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Nissan Murano: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Nissan Murano: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Nissan Murano: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.