Kia Niro vs Nissan Murano
The Kia Niro is more fuel-efficient at 50 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Nissan Murano. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Niro | Nissan Murano | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 124 | 155 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 10 | 14 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 44,000 miles | 29,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 50 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 52 and 49 | 21 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,350 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 124 complaints for the Kia Niro and 155 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.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Kia Niro, 3 for the Nissan Murano.