2024 Murano vs. 2024 Santa Fe in Boise, ID

2024 Nissan Murano vs. 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

An SUV is an ideal family vehicle. With an elevated driving position, great visibility, and a practical interior, it’s no surprise that the segment is in demand. There are plenty of choices for buyers to pick, including the 2024 Nissan Murano and the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Let’s find out which one is better in our Nissan vs. Hyundai match-up. The 2024 Murano faces stiff competition from the 2024 Santa Fe, as the latter is an all-new generation. That’s why we’re going to look at each vehicle’s performance specifications, interior offerings, and safety systems. Then, we can help you pick a winner that’ll serve you for many years.

If you want to check out the 2024 Murano range, swing by Dennis Dillon Nissan. Conveniently located in Boise, ID, our team is waiting to welcome you. They’ll explain each trim in detail and help you choose the best option.

Interior Comparison

The 2024 Murano is a compact SUV. Hence, it offers a spacious passenger cabin for up to five adults. Meanwhile, the 2024 Santa Fe has now grown toward the midsize segment. That means it can offer up to seven seats. But the third row of seats isn’t useful for adults. They’re more likely to be needed on rare occasions only. Hence, the 2024 Murano is far better for family use, particularly in crowded urban centers.

This also means that the 2024 Santa Fe offers a mere 14.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the third row in place. If you need more, you have to fold the third row. Meanwhile, you’ll always have at least 31 cubic feet at your disposal in the 2024 Murano. Furthermore, you can even fold its rear seat in a 60-40 fashion. Then, you’ll get 65 cubic feet of cargo space.

The 2024 Santa Fe’s interior is truly impressive with its dual digital screens and futuristic layout. But the novelty soon wears off, and you’ll find the 2024 Murano’s more conventional layout to be friendlier. All the major controls easily fall to hand, and the clear analog dials don’t get obscured by direct sunlight. There’s still a digital multi-information display between them, too. Furthermore, both family SUVs have roomy glove boxes, front plus rear cup holders, and illuminated vanity mirrors within the front sun visors.

The 2024 Murano and the 2024 Santa Fe have Bluetooth® hands-free and audio streaming capabilities. They also come with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on all trims, ensuring ample connectivity. The 2024 Murano may not offer a wireless charging pad like the 2024 Santa Fe, but it offers plenty of wired charging options that can charge your smartphone quickly.

Performance Comparison

The 2024 Nissan Murano has a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 under the hood for all trims. The engine is paired with a CVT gearbox, and buyers can pick between front-wheel or all-wheel drive. It makes 260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. Independent testers have praised the engine’s ability to deliver quiet cruising, coupled with ample power for town and highway duties.

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. This engine makes 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. It drives the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Buyers can also choose all-wheel drive.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2024 Murano comes with plenty of standard safety features. All trims get blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic detection, and automatic emergency braking. There’s also lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and forward collision warning for all trims. Intelligent cruise control is included, too. The 2024 Santa Fe comes with the same set of safety features.

Furthermore, both family SUVs have plenty of airbags, child seat anchors, and child safety locks. They also come with stability control and anti-lock braking systems.

Find the 2024 Nissan Murano in Boise, ID

The 2024 Nissan Murano is still a great family SUV despite the formidable 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. It still delivers a refined driving experience and a more pleasant cabin. You’ll also appreciate its smaller overall size, making it easier to drive and park. Impressively, it matches the 2024 Santa Fe on standard safety features as well.

That’s why we’d like to invite you over to Dennis Dillon Nissan. Call over at our showroom in Boise, ID, and take the 2024 Murano for a drive. When you return from your test drive, we’ll help you with trade-ins, financing, and more. Then, you can drive home in your brand-new Murano.