Nissan Murano vs Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
The Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Nissan Murano. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Murano | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 142 | 73 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 1 | 2 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 32,000 miles | 44,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 28 | 25 and 34 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $2,300 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 142 complaints for the Nissan Murano and 73 for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. 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 Nissan Murano, 5 stars for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Nissan Murano, 3 for the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen.