Nissan Murano vs Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Nissan Murano. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Murano | Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 155 | 114 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 14 and 4 | 0 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 29,000 miles | 12,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 28 | 22 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 155 complaints for the Nissan Murano and 114 for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. 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: 3 for the Nissan Murano, 1 for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.