I was thinking the same exact thing. Except neither of these are that luxurious. I've driven both. The Murano is a little more upscale than the rogue but for the price? Helllno
Derrion Brumfield compare suvs of similar size with similar features to the murano and you tell me hell no again. Youll spend 60-70k to get those same features out of an american made suv.
Very QUICK and concise review of both models, your presentation cuts to the chase and does not put your audience to sleep like some other reviewers. Your presentation elucidates the pros and cons of features so that prospective buyers can decide which model will give the the best value.
Speaking from personal experience. I had a 2017 Rogue for 2 1/2 years & 42K miles. It was a great SUV but I drive 85% highway & the ride/road noise left a lot to be desired. So I traded it in for a 2019 Murano & the difference is unbelievable. The Murano feels like a Lexus but for half the price. I got the base "S" model $33,500 killer year end sales deal oh & I average 28.5 MPG so I couldn't be happier.
I just purchased a 2019 Rogue and I love it!I test drove the Murano and it was just way too big for me.I felt like I was driving a mini van instead of a SUV
Love my 2016 Rogue only thing that drives me crazy is im always losing my blind spot detector going down thge road just cuts off!! Took to to retailer replaced the sensor couple months later now doing it again. Other than that like the car my first Nissan.
I love my 2010 Murano so much that I'm considering buying a new one next year. The feel of the drive and comfort of the car is important and worth the value over the Rogue imo. Altima vs Maxima as someone stated...
I am driving a Nissan Murano Platinum. While my Murano has been in service I have been given a Rogue Platinum to use for a number of days at a time. I found the Murano quieter, smoother, more powerful, and much quicker. Between the two, I would take the Murano Platinum at any time. I found the Rogue to be more like a smaller vehicle for handling. The Rogue was a bit easier for fitting in to tight parking spaces. Bottom line... I would take the Murano at any time! You get what you pay for!
Of course there is no comparison Larry because the Rogue and Murano are two totally different class vehicles. The Rogue is based on the Altima and the Murano based on the Maxima. Your comment would make more sense if it was compared to a more equal vehicle, such as a Toyota Highlander. This video points out the differences and similarities between two different model vehicles sold by the same manufacturer. Of course one will be 'better' subjectively in ride, style, performance, but one is also $10K more than the other.
Love my 2018 Murano SV. Almost got a rogue, but it was just too small for me. And actually, I get better gas mileage in my Murano than anyone I know with a rogue. I commute 140 miles a day for work, and average 32 mpg in my Murano.
@@LuLuzjourney I just had to take it to the shop to repair a heating cover that had come loose under the car (the car started rattling underneath when I turned it on and when I accelerated). It was $40, and they said it's something that's common with Rogues. Otherwise it's been great!
I bought a 2009 Murano SL a month ago and I love it sooo much. Drives so nice and it’s so comfy and roomy. A couple friends of mine have newer Rogues and I think I like my Murano better.
Rogue all the way. Love my 2018 Rogue SV. The amount of cargo I carry for work is insane and it fits just fine. Sound system is mind-blowing when going for road trips. Highly recommend.
Agreed with the cargo difference, planing to go camping on my 2019 Rogue sl awd platinum, could not fit the same amount of stuff on the Murano, and for the price I get a lot value, is also my daily commuter to work and gas savings is important to me. I feel is plenty fast, considering the size and type of car. The ride is very comfortable, another big plus.
i rented a 2019 ,,drove it 1700 miles..it was awd ,,great driver an me having a bad back...seats were great,,,,,went from ohio to sunset beach...great on gas ..an being a gm guy..i may buy one to add to my 15 cars,,,,hope they make the cvt stronger as it their weak spot
I bought the 2020 Rogue in December. I got the SV model with the ‘sun and sound’ package and the premium package. That way I got all the features that I wanted. It’s a great car and I am happy about my purchase!
My fiancee just got a 2018 Murano SV AWD and i love that car! it for sure is our family vehicle .I myself got a 2018 Maxima Platinum and i am in love with my car but that murano drives like a safe tank . We love it .
It drives so good easy handling the seats are so comfortable soft and it have the luxury feel to it.. I look good driving it its a head turner for sure
Cars Unlocked I agree! It really stands out and it’s a lot more spacious than what it looks. Did y’all know it has file slots to hold files and a briefcase!
Just bought a 2018 SV Rogue with 42k on it for $14,690. Had a 2017 Rogue for 2 years before this one. Love them both! Great mpg (mid-30's hwy), comfortable, super smooth steering, and the newer one has many nice upgrades. I love my Rogue!! We had a 2002 Nissan Frontier for 15 years (bought new for $28k). We loved it, too!
I never realized the trunk capacity was so different. I chose the Murano for towing capacity, but I'm paying for that power at the gas pump, by only getting an average of 22.8 mpg.
I had a 2015 Nissan Rogue with many features and it was very easy to drive and smooth. One thing that made me trade it in was that it had third row back seat with no spare tire. Even with the seats down, there was not enough cargo space for me. I traded it in for a 2015 Nissan Murano with low mileage with less features but love it. I choose Murano!!!
Neither, I've had the wonderful opportunity to work on both models, they are impossible to work on without saying every cuss word in the book along with some made up words.
My 2016 Rogue got totalled a week ago and I loved it! I'm sure the Murano drives nice but I require the cargo space and for the first time ever I was able to have a clean trunk area. I'm definitely in the market for another Rogue! And your video helped
@@carsunlocked Well I got whiplash and a concussion but it wasn't too bad. I have a great chiropractor and other good healers to help me so I'm grateful for all that!
@@carsunlocked My insurance has actually been pretty good and helpful to me. Her's however... she had minimal coverage and between the 4 cars involved, we'll see how it rolls out. I was the only one hurt do far and the only one with a totaled car I think so at least there's that.
I feel like people only buy Nissan's because they haven't tried much of anything else. My fiancee bought a 2013 Sentra that died at 100k miles (CVT bit the dust). He got $500 bucks for it (interior and exterior were SPOTLESS). They have very poor resale values. Meanwhile my Toyota Celica was still pumping strong at that mark, and past it. With the paint all chipped from wear and tear and rims from a junk yard (interior in pretty good condition), I got nearly $2100 for my 14+ year old Toyota. Anyway, his family were diehard Nissan fans, and after that happened, he chose to look at Toyota since I have the new Corolla Hatch and he liked driving it a lot. His family did a complete turnaround at the Toyota dealership and now they are absolutely in love with Toyotas and considering replacing all their Nissans with them. They say the drive is better, superior handling, safety, features, etc. Also note Nissan did finally update their CVTs, but long-term reliability is foggy still. Yes, Toyota does have CVTs, and yes the hatch did have a recall on the transmission already. However, it was a very small number affected. At least they are trying to change the CVT game up with the physical first gear to help lag off the line and take some burden off. Definitely more peppy than any other CVT I've driven as of yet! Overall, if someone likes a Nissan, great. I recommend Toyotas or Honda's, but that doesn't mean all Nissan's are trash. They just have a lower reliability then other Japanese cars overall, but some are still decent. Pricing I feel is high for them in my opinion, but overall a good review!
Wow strong points Nikki and thank you so much for your comments much a appreciated. I am a really big van of the Toyotas and have nothing bad to say about them
A little late to the party but I purchased a 2020 Rogue SL reserve package today, to upgrade my 2016SL. What a world of difference 4 years makes. The Rogue is one of the best value for the money proposition. Tons of safety equipment and great on gas, while providing cargo space and an awesome AWD system.
Purchased the murano platinum - love everything about it, the look inside and out but the drive is so much smoother. Doesn't compare to our Infiniti but still very nice vehicle
I started out with a 2010 Rogue S, then updated to a 2014 Platinum, but traveling through the mountains was an issue for the Rogue as it used far more gas, and the engine just didn't produce enough torque to effectively handle the terrain. I updated to a Murano Platinum in 2016, and now I am HAPPY. Big difference between the two in terms of horsepower and torque, otherwise, they are very similar, and I love the Bose sound system. The Rogue also has a smaller gas tank which also meant I had to exit and refill more often than I do with the Murano. On one trip, I was behind a Range Rover Sport, and he was driving 120 mph, and I was a few yards behind him with no problem, I followed him all the way to Indianapolis. At first I didn't think my Murano would keep up, but it definitely did, and the CVT also reduced the RPM too which helped me save gas, that's also a great benefit.
The reason there is no pro-pilot assist in the Murano, but it is available in the Rogue, is because the Rogue uses fully electric steering which is compatible with Nissan's pro-pilot assist tech. The Murano uses a hydraulic and electric hybrid steering system.
Depends on your style. If you like a more compact SUV get the rogue. If you like space the Murano. Me personally, I like the Murano better. No complaints.
Fascinating video, I've always driven Altimas and I honestly want a upgraded vehicle just to make sure I never have to deal with flooding ever again. The murano definitely seems more luxurious. The rogue sounds tougher though.
Couldn't disagree more. Personally i like a full sound. Doesn't have to be the upgraded platinum package but it needs umpff. You musicians know what i mean. I also need a car that i can survive a strong impact in. That's not the rogue. The Murano fits that bill just fine. A 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine has never done it for me especially when hauling a substantial load. Again Muranos 3.5 liter V6 feel very secure and comfortable. The Murano S or SV. Series is the way to go..
Nice comparison. I'm glad to someone finally do this in a video. You just confirmed my thoughts. I just don't see enough of a difference to justify 10K more.
That's because you obviously haven't driven both for an extended period of time. The lag and low HP of the Rogue was a deal buster for me. Murano all the way.
@@carsunlocked Sorry, the lack of power from the Rogue is pretty significant in comparison to the Murano. I get the price difference but unless you do not get on the expressway....go with the Murano.
Obviously, Murano is a definitely a much better car. I own a 2020 Murano SV and love it so much! Very powerful and comfy. Already mid size family car. Highly recommend it.
Have a 09 murano le and I love the bastard. Getting up there in age and mileage but I would chose it over a rogue any day. The drive is so smooth it’s almost incomparable to me to a rogue. The price difference on new is a factor but if buying used I’d even take a year or two older of a murano over a rogue.
Alek Neal how many miles dose your 09 got? I think about getting one for 4000 with 120,000 on the dash you think that’s a bad deal? Thanks for your reply
Maybe a great deal imo. I have the limeted edidtion which is a bit nicer than the average. It still runs great but I’d say mine is gonna retail at about 4500. If it’s been kept up and you can see the record is pretty clean itll be a good buy. If there’s no major problems than it can be a point a b and c car no doubt. Keep up with it and it could easily have 60-80 thousand miles on it.
I would like to buy the Murano for the acceleration and the curvy looks I love it. But then for practical reason and money wise the rouge is the winner. But I have bought rouge two times already .I guess I really want changes now. I will see how this go.. soon.
I had a 2011 SL Rogue for 5 years, now I drive a 2018 Murano. The Murano is by far superior in ride and comfort. Even when I have to spend more on gas (around 45$/month more) I think I made a good decision when I bought the Murano. The Rogue is great in it's class but Murano is better.
This review is a bit biased. The Rogue is actually the larger vehicle on the inside despite its smaller exterior metrics. The Murano is not a larger vehicle - it is simply heavier, less efficient, more luxurious, and better performing. For all practical reasons they are so similar is size so as to make it not matter. Stop calling the Murano 'bigger'. It is essentially a higher trim of the Rogue.
@@carsunlocked Nope, it objectively is not bigger. The weight and exterior dimensions in length and width are larger but the useful space is not larger even by the specs in this very video. Not metioned in the video is that the Murano is also a lower vehicle with an inch less of ground clearance and 2 inches less of total height.
That's why I lease at the end of the year. Just got a great lease on a Maxima no money down. If it breaks I don't own it. Did I mention they threw in maintaince for life of lease...
I dont know about all them comments regarding CVT, I had a 2015 Murano ( which was a belt ) 2017 Murano which I owe now is a chain CVT, just like Honda CRV, Subaru and other cars, all of them are switching to CVT, I never had any probl2ms with transmission, I was off roading, snow, rain, mud, it never gave me any problems. As long as you do your service as you suppose to just like on any other cars, weather it's a CVT or transmission you'll be fine. Stop bitching about CVT if you never driven car with CVT. Tired of listening to this BS.
Yea thanks for the inputs as a Nissan finance manager I deal with these remarks on a daily basis people don't under stand that almost every manufacturer if using cvt now Nissan got a bad rap because they were the first mover
@@carsunlocked no problem, I really do like my Nissan Murano. For the passed few years, there is nothing but bad remarks things about CVT, I never had any issues, if you look at Honda CRV, that car has some big problems with their CVT, if does over heat a lot, just like Murano in 2015. It changed a lot after they went with chain.
@@yevparshutkin3462 Hey so glad your happy I have also learned on my videos that people are much more inclined to post something negative than positive. Just the world we live in so thanks so much for your positive comments. I think now that the first cvt rogues and muranos are getting over 10 years old problems are starting to occur and then they leave reviews or comments about the cvts being awful and than people assume its in regards to a 2015 2016 or newer vehicle
@Cars Unlocked no the Rogue was a good car. Very sexy, and reliable. But the legroom became a problem over time as I was having knee pains after long drives. And it was incredibly slow. The Murano is everything the Rogue was for me, just bigger and faster.
@3rd El Tercero I’m about 5’9 but I have long legs. When I used to drive it, even with the seat all the way back, I couldn’t stretch my legs out like I can in my Mo. I think it’s also the seating arrangement in the Rogue. It’s a 6-way power seat.
I have the Rogue SL 2015 very happy with it before I had have the 2008 SL as well, was running great until a deer hit me on the front side...... came from no where within the bushes running from the hunters the police told me. No a good experience I don't wish to have that experience to any one! I like the Murano I don't want to spend that money on a car.
Murano is worth the extra price. The fold-down rear seats are flatter when down. Plus enough of a difference for me to enjoy more. Plus I would assume a better resale value.
I have the platinum Murano and love it. I have better performance on back roads and hills and up in the maintains it is much better. Easy to drive on tight roads with hills and curves, has excellent turn radius as well. Murano is actually 4ft bigger when you try put stuff in the cargo area. Omg can’t stand way he says Murano. I get heated and cooled seats in front and back. The sound is amazing in mine. If you look away mine beeps to bring your attention back to the road, the emergency breaking. My Murano has that that is not correct. The weather in the my Murano is amazing.
The Nissan rogue doesn't offer an electric seat bottom angle adjustment like the Murano does. Seems like i cant ever get the seat to feel right without angle adjustment
Excellent comparison. Just wanted to let you know that you did a lot of covering in a short period of time. I don't like over extended videos on cars. And please 🙏 stop answering comments about your breathing. People should mind their own businesses. I myself have problems breathing through my nose and know it's hard (also, you've got a nice mic). The volume of information that you are making available to us is awesome. Subbed ya.
hey that's great inspirational comments. I fixed my problem has nothing to do with breathing . the microphone was to close to my mouth. getting better with every video thanks so much for your kind words
Personally I opted to get a 2 year lease turn in. I just bought a 2017 murano it has the same features for the most part, same exact body styling for less than half the price at 18500 after everything.
Just bought a Murano..my friends have rouges..they said they loved them but the engine wasn't big enough in their opinion. I got a steal on the new murano so I couldn't say no. I can definitely say, I have zero complaints about power or speed. Lol I'm loving my Murano
I have a 2012 Murano SL . Love it and would happily buy another Murano. Have had absolutely NO problems with it. Also have a 2017 Frontier Pro4X. Also a lot of fun. But it is time to replace the Murano. As we live on a very steep hill, the 2102 Murano CVT does not have much engine breaking capacity, resulting in riding the brakes a lot (unlike the Pro4X truck transmission). A question for this group: Does either the 2020 Rogue and/or Murano CVT have the ability to hold it in a lower ratio ("1st" which is what I use on the Pro4X) so I can effectively use the engine for breaking? This is my biggest concern going for another CVT car over a standard auto box again.
literally just bought a pearl white 2020 Murano SL... im loving it but now that iv looked into the CVT situation im nervous i made a mistake... its such a shame because its a beautiful car and the most comfortable vehicle iv ever got into to... i feel like if this had a normal transmission it would take over because it has it all, except that CVT... im not looking to off road or race but i really pray it holds up and i didnt make a huge mistake.
Cars Unlocked thanks for your reply!... im just commuting to work which is a 25 min drive and driving around town on my days off in Florida so its flat and does not snow here... the comfort and looks sold me, but the way people talk about the cvt i could not help but have some regret...
So much research I did to make my decision to buy 2 yrs used 2015 Rogue SL. I wanted a mid-size suv. Size and gas mileage were my greatest factors. I love it.
I bought my 2020 Nissan Rogue SV and a year ago and loving it. Doesn’t have some decent package in it. Question, is there any way that I can have “Pro Pilot ” install to this car? That would be great!! Thanks!
Looking for help? I recently purchased 2020 sv rogue. Had 2017 and I'm finding the side backup camera display is terrible. Sides are black at night, 2017 was great in dark. Has anyone noticed this in their 2020?
My grandmas got a 2019 Nissan Rogue SL. Fully loaded and fully optioned out to 35,000$. It’s got the premium package. She got the gun metallic exterior. And it looks exactly like that dark blue one in the video except it’s that gun metallic color, but pretty much looks exactly like the dark blue Rogue in this video.
I have owned both, 2010 murano and now a 2015 Rogue. I went with the Rogue because the children are now all grown and moved out. So my Rogue was enough for me and the 2 grandchildren 1 and 3 in age. The space was the only difference I saw.
GUESS WHAT..I LIVE IN HILLSIDE NJ..I WENT TO ROUTE 22 NISSAN..LOOKED AT THE 2017 MURANO AND THE 2018 ROGUE..DROVE BOTH..WAS MORE HAPPY WITH THE MURANO THAN THE ROGUE..THE MURANO HAD MORE ROOM FOR ME THAN THE ROGUE...MY BEST BUY WOULD BE THE MURANO...☆☆☆☆☆...
Dont waste your money, I owned a Nissan Murano years ago, its the worse decision I made to buy this scrap. Not only the quality its poor, but the service. I live in Mexico and the Nissan shops are very corrupt, they steal the people by not doing the service they should. Tons of people report they don’t get the oil changes and replacement parts they charge. Problems are never solved properly and there are tons of complaints. I am glad they are sawing what they deserve. I made may complaints and never receive attention, Now I am with Honda, Ford and GM. Better quality at least for the same or better price cars.
@@Sean_Wess All I am saying is the bottom is a reflection from the top. Read the complete comment, I dont have the same problem with other brands in Mexico. I am trying to avoid problems and a waste of money to a lot of people.
Have a 2018 Rogue SL w/Platinum and it works fine. My two "hmm" are the Halogen fog lights while the main ones are LEDs and the mileage. Yes my Altima SL had MUCH better mileage I was hoping to get something similar with the Rogue. It's not.
What about the major issues with transmission? I bought a Rogue only to return it a day later after hearing of bad stories and being warned to stay away. (I don’t know if it’s just with rogues or all nissans)
Buy the one that won't need a transmission in 6 months past the warranty expiring.... Oh, nevermind both have a Nissan CVT transmissions.... You'll be out $5000 either way
@@hillstones you know, because you've put in dozens of transmissions in Nissans? I can say from experience and to be fair in many cases Nissan does step up and take care of it as part of warranty extension. But I've also seen 3-4 year old vehicles with under 80,000 miles get denied coverage, out of luck sorry, here's a bill for $5grand hope this one lasts for more than 80,000 this time. Plus they neutered the Pathfinder and got rid of the Xterra. The odd thing is the Maxima which is crazy expensive new and is cut in half as soon as you see tail lights from the dealer, not a ton of issues though it too has a cvt.
justin weaver and I had a Honda Accord V6 with an auto trans that failed at 52K and then had a Civic that was a lemon at 1,000 miles and Honda refused to repair it. I have driven a 15 Altima and did 40K miles in a year and a half and made the mistake of trading up to a 16 Maxima. Drove that for 2 1/2 years with over 50K and my wife has had two Muranos. None ever had transmission issues. Honda and Toyota are both being sued for their transmissions too. Unfortunately CVTs are here to stay. The cars were better built when imported from Japan, but I have had better luck with my Nissans than Honda, and the Nissans have more features.
@@hillstones I've had a few Honda transmissions go out but Toyotas are rare. The Prius is cvt and has had almost no issues, was Toyota expert certified when I went to work for Nissan, did more transmissions per month on average then I did over 3+ years at Toyota.... I had a Acura TL that I had to put a transmission in and have had a few pilots and Odysseys but no Honda CVT yet
I bought a Rogue. My first Nissan. My last Nissan. It hit 100k miles. The rear end needed a $900 part. Then other codes popped up. Transmission is sluggish. Error messages pop up. I get online and find that many others are going through the same thing, even with brand new vehicles at about 15k miles. Some of them contact Nissan. Nissan doesn't want to fix, even though these are manufacture errors in the vehicles, with no fault from the owners. So, instead of fixing, I used it as a trade in and will never buy Nissan ever again. SEEYA!
So you are complaining because the vehicle needed servicing at 100K miles? You are a special kind of stupid. Do you expect parts to last forever? A vehicle with 15K is not 'brand new' and they would be covered under warranty. I am sure Nissan would fix your vehicle, especially with check engine codes. So you did not want to service your vehicle, so you dumped it. You do realize that vehicles need routine service, and a major one at 100K miles. Sounds like you never serviced the car at all. Why did the rear need a $900 part? Sounds like you drove it like shit.
Not if u glitch the cvt and make it stop fake shifting.. Then the cvt will be much faster than a regular transmission because there will be no drop in RPMs
@@carsunlocked I tried it on my 17 maxima If your starting from 0 1- turn off traction 2- put the gear to manual (dont shift just leave it at 1) 3- push the accelerator hard(till u push the over drive button) 4- (when you reach near the red line) shift back into D It should keep accelerating without shifting now If you're rolling then same steps but need to shift down once when u shift to manual
I own the 2014 Rogue and just bought a used 2018 Murano in damn near mint condition. Both are basic S models. Only reason I bought the Murano is because I got it at a great price, $21K with 12K miles. Don’t get me wrong, the Murano is amazing at even a basic S trim and I love it. The only reason I however didn’t buy a second Rogue, was because my wife doesn’t want us to have two which is completely understandable lol. I LOVE my Rogue, like the gentleman from the video said, I’d much rather save the $10K. We’re a small body build family, me 5’7” 160lbs and my wife 4’11” (not putting her weight lol) with a two year old, so we’re not in want of extra room. I also put gas savings over horse power any day of the week. Unless you’re racing, the extra 3 to 4 seconds of acceleration to 60mph just isn’t worth it realistically (yes people, think about it that way when you feel you must have a V6+ engine). So the better investment is absolutely the Rogue in my case. The fact the Rogue has more storage space is also a winning factor for me. My mother owns the 2005 Murano (similar storage space to the 2018) and to this day she won’t accept my Rogue has more storage space 😂😂😂. It’s just like he says, they look at the bigger vehicle and go, “no way that little Rogue has more space” lol. Love the Rogue, stylish and has everything I need. To this day, I’ve only had routine maintenance done, brakes tires etc. No major part problems (engine, transmission etc).
Hey wow great input here spartty thanks for your comments. Fully agree with what you said and having a rogue and a Murano will provide you will a real unbiased opinion on which one you prefer. Let me know after a few months of owning both. I plan to review the s rogue and s Murano shortly as they are both loaded with standard features
Apollo Omondo hey, sorry for the late response. My moms 2005 is a gently used Murano which only has about 46K miles on it at the moment. Literally the only big issue I had with it was that under the power adjusted driver seat, something broke so if you lift the seat, it’s very unstable and wobbles (I have a short upper body so I would raise it to see as much over the steering wheel as possible lol) and a cracked axel. There was also some small issue with the shifter getting stuck, but that was fixed. Other than that, we’ve had no issues with it outside of normal wear and tear. Shocks (may have caused the axle issue since my mom refused to change them to this day lol), brakes, etc. No engine or transmission trouble what so ever. So I don’t know if the 2006 you want to buy has very low mileage, but that’s the story with mine.
@@carsunlocked I just want you to know that I left my original because I am a rogue owner living in fear of the day the drive belt blows to pieces. Nothing against you, nissan has left a bad taste in my mouth and I needed somewhere to leave a comment about it.
Sure but ford is reliable? No it’s not. It’s slower, eats more gas, and transmission broke under 30k miles in my father’s 2018 Edge. Normal utomatic doesn’t mean more reliable.
