Honda Fit vs Nissan Murano
The Honda Fit is more fuel-efficient at 36 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Nissan Murano. At EPA assumptions that is about $950 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Fit | Nissan Murano | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 151 | 142 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 0 | 4 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 36,000 miles | 32,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 40 | 21 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,850 | $2,800 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 151 complaints for the Honda Fit and 142 for the Nissan Murano. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Honda Fit, 5 stars for the Nissan Murano.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Honda Fit, 5 for the Nissan Murano.