The 2022 Nissan Murano Compared with the 2022 Mazda CX-5

These two competitors are both loaded with advanced features in performance, safety, and infotainment. Let’s see how they stack up in the highlights of each vehicle.

Feature / Spec	2022 Nissan Murano	2022 Mazda CX-5
Starting MSRP	$33,210	$26,250
Standard Engine / Horsepower / Torque	3.5L V6 / 260 / 240	SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 / 187 / 186
Transmission / Drive	Xtronic CVT® / FWD	6-speed automatic / i-ACTIV AWD®
Fuel Economy in MPG City / Hwy	20 / 28	24 / 30
Safety Features	Standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360	i-Activsense® Safety Technology
Infotainment System	NissanConnect® 8" color display with multi-touch control	10.25” color touchscreen
Max Cargo Space in Cubic Feet	67	59.6

The Verdict:

The Murano is more expensive, however it is far more powerful. At the same time, it has comparable gas mileage to the CX-5. Additionally, the max cruising range on the highway for the Nissan is 20% more than the Mazda. That’s more time on the road for that road trip. We feel that Nissan Safety Shield 360 is slightly better than Mazda’s safety system. Lastly, there is far more room for your stuff in the cargo space of the Murano. In the end, the Murano has the edge in our opinion.