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2016 Nissan Murano FWD vs 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen uses less fuel: 8.4 against 9.8 l/100km, about 14% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen costs about $1,242 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 5). The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen leads on 5 of 5 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

Nissan2016 Nissan Murano FWDFull specifications →vsVolkswagen2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagenFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Nissan Murano FWD9.8 l/100km
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen8.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Nissan Murano FWD233 g/km
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen194.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Nissan Murano FWD1,721 kg
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen1,540.4 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Nissan Murano FWD5
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen3
Owner complaints
2016 Nissan Murano FWD107
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen56
NCAP overall rating
2016 Nissan Murano FWD4
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Nissan Murano FWD2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
CO2233 g/km194.5 g/km
Combined9.8 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Complaints10756
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns53
Cylinders64
Displacement3,500 cc1,984 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70B2
Extra-urban8.4 l/100km6.7 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Kerb weight1,721 kg1,540.4 kg
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Manual 5-spd
Urban11.2 l/100km9.4 l/100km

More on these cars

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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