2020 Nissan Murano
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Nissan Murano is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 23 to 23 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 to $2,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 23-23 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 23 / 23 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,800-$2,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 386-388 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Murano costs about $2,800 to $2,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,800. Over five years that is about $14,000 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Murano configuration spends about $2,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize station wagons in this dataset is about 25 MPG. The Murano sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murano FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Murano AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Murano records tailpipe CO₂ of 386-388 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as midsize station wagons.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.