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| 21/29 | MPG | 21/28 |
| 315 | Horsepower | 260 |
| 3,500 lbs | Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs |
When it’s time to purchase an SUV, the possibilities can seem endless. And chances are that if you’ve been looking around for top-rated SUVs, you’ve come across the 2018 Ford Edge vs. 2018 Nissan Murano. Both vehicles are popular, high-quality, and offer versatile performance capabilities. But, which SUV comes out on top?
When it comes to midsize SUVs, Ford has continually produced top-of-the-line vehicles. The 2018 Ford Edge is their latest SUV on offer and doesn’t disappoint with its family-friendly safety suite and essential comforts to keep everyone in your family happy. The 2018 Ford Edge has won prestigious awards such as “2018’s Best Car for the Money” from U.S. News and World Reports as well as the “2018 Best Car for Families Award”, ensuring that when it comes to economy and safety, you can’t do better than this vehicle. With optimal fuel efficiency, and decades of Ford manufacturing under the hood, as well as that iconic Ford style, the 2018 Ford Edge is going to be a tough one to beat in this competition.
The 2018 Nissan Murano is Nissan’s latest midsize crossover vehicle that has the aesthetic design and technological capabilities that make it a front-runner in its class. With a sculpted exterior, high tech interior, and the safety capabilities that’ll make you confident, this is a vehicle that you’ll be excited to show off to your family. With powerful performance and plenty of cargo room, it’s going to be a tough race in the 2018 Ford Edge vs. the 2018 Nissan Murano competition.
Below we’ll take a deeper look into some of the major automotive categories and see how the 2018 Ford Edge compares with the 2018 Nissan Murano. While both vehicles are excellent options for a versatile, capable, and convenient SUV, only one vehicle can be the right fit for you. Although we think the 2018 Ford Edge will come out on top, it’s important to closely compare these two SUVs and see which vehicle is the right choice for you. So, we’ll take a look at how the 2018 Ford Edge vs. 2018 Nissan Murano compare when it comes to safety, performance, interior features, and design.
The 2018 Ford Edge includes a number of appearance packages including the SEL Sport Appearance Package which includes a unique front grille, winged headlights, a rear spoiler, 19-inch magnetic painted chrome wheels, and includes a sophisticated interior package of premium cloth seating and floor mats with the Edge logo. Even without the Sport package, the 2018 Ford Edge is an impressive car on the road, with a sleek design with an aerodynamic structure and that Ford grille that is instantly recognizable on the road.
With a panoramic moonroof, active shutter grilles, boomerang-shaped headlights, and a floating roof design, the 2018 Nissan Murano is a sight to behold. With a number of interior and exterior colors to choose from, the 2018 Nissan Murano offers a variety of design aesthetics to choose from. Both the 2018 Ford Edge and the 2018 Nissan Murano seem head to head when it comes to exterior design, but overall, we think that when it comes to safety, interior tech, and performance, the 2018 Ford Edge wins hands down.
Interior features are important in any vehicle, and in 2018 most buyers expect to see some 21st Century Technology that includes a display that can integrate with their smartphone, as well as some high tech extras like steering wheel and seat warming, USB ports, and even WiFi hotspots. Let’s take a look at these two vehicles to see what interior features they have to offer.
The 2018 Ford Edge includes a panoramic vista roof for those fun summer days, as well as a high tech touch screen display in the command center that includes smartphone integration, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, live traffic information, and a Ford + Alexa app. This app allows you to access Amazon shopping, voice navigation and even control your smart home devices all from your phone and touchscreen display. When it comes to high tech features, the 2018 Ford Edge definitely doesn’t disappoint.
The 2018 Nissan Murano includes an 8-inch touchscreen display that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a Nissan Navigation System, and premium Bose audio. With navigation and music at your fingertips, this is a SUV that knows what you want. The 2018 Nissan Murano also includes two USB ports to effortlessly charge your smart device and has the cargo room to make any long road trip a breeze. However, without some of the mobile apps like Ford + Alexa, to give you access to over 30,000 different capabilities, we still think that the 2018 Ford Edge is the frontrunner in this competition.
Let’s be honest; most SUVs are not known for their high-performance capabilities. Manufacturer’s leave that for sports cars and heavy-duty trucks. However, both the 2018 Ford Edge and 2018 Nissan Murano have some premier performance capabilities that’ll leave you pleasantly surprised.
The 2018 Ford Edge is available with three superior engine options: the turbocharged 2.0L EcoBoost engine, the 3.5L Ti-VCT, and the 2.7L V8 engine. Each of these engines provide top-of-the-line power and fuel efficiency, with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine delivering a max 315 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. With some of the best performance capabilities in an SUV, this is a vehicle where you won’t have to sacrifice space or safety for power. In addition, the 2018 Ford Edge comes with a Sport option, that features intelligent all-wheel drive, adaptive steering, sport-tuned suspension and monotube shocks for premier traction and control. If that’s not enough, this SUV is also available with a Class II Trailer Tow Package that can haul up to 3500 pounds, all while getting 29 mpg on the highway. When it comes to safety, comfort, and performance, the 2018 Ford Edge has it all.
The 2018 Nissan Murano is available with a 3.5L V6 engine that delivers 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque. With all-wheel drive capability, impressive suspension and handling, and delivering 28 mpg on the highway, this 2018 SUV has some impressive capability. However, featuring less horsepower and torque when compared to the 2018 Ford Edge, and without a trailering package, we think that the 2018 Ford Edge lives up to its name and has an edge over the competition in this race.
Safety is one of the most important factors when it comes to buying a new, family SUV. Buyers want to make sure that their family will be comfortable and safe when they’re on the road, and want to be confident that the manufacturer’s have done everything in their power to build a vehicle that has the latest high tech safety features. Let’s see what Ford and Nissan have delivered when it comes to safety in their latest SUVs.
The Ford manufacturer have taken safety seriously in the latest 2018 Ford Edge. This Ford SUV includes such high tech safety technology as the Blind Spot Information System, which alerts you through the exterior mirror if there is a car in your blind spot, a Lane-Keeping System, which alerts you through a series of wheel vibrations if you happen to drift from your lane, an enhanced Park Assist System, which can parallel or perpendicular park for you with some minimal accelerating and braking assistance. Finally, the 2018 Ford Edge includes some safety extras like rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, and a 180-degree safety camera. If that’s not enough, this vehicle also includes a FordPass mobile app, which can find parking for you ahead of time, find the cheapest gas station on your route, and receive important vehicle information so you can schedule service right from the app if need be. With the 2018 Ford Edge, you’re in the best hands.
The 2018 Nissan Murano includes a number of safety features, including Vehicle Dynamic Control, which applies brakes for you if the vehicle begins to over or understeer, Traction Control System which can detect rainy or icy conditions and help you keep a better grip, and Zone Body Construction, which helps maintain the safety of the passengers through reinforced areas and designated crumple zones. When it comes to safety, the 2018 Nissan Murano has some unique new features, however when it comes to everyday driving, like side blind zone alerts, parking, and with a high tech mobile app, we think that the 2018 Ford Edge has a step-up when it comes to safety features you can be confident in.
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