2021 Nissan Murano vs 2021 Ford Edge

Which Provides More Cabin Upholstery Choices?

Since you’re planning to spend some time in the cabin, it’s good to see what the Nissan and Ford offer you. A variety of available materials furnishes the Murano cabin, from cloth to quilted semi-aniline leather. The Edge provides you with cloth seats and offers leather-trimmed seats.

A leather-wrapped steering wheel can be added to either SUV to spruce up your dashboard, but only the Murano offers leather wrapping or a smooth leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Seamlessly, the Nissan provides the option for climate-controlled front seats, while the Ford adds them separately to your trim. They’re easily adjustable to suit the weather within the cabin and do not involve individual dials. 

Although both cars offer available 10-way power driver’s seats, only the Murano adds 2-way power lumbar support to further upgrade your comfort.

Which Vehicle Has More Unique Safety Systems?

Both vehicles provide comprehensive safety system bundles like the Nissan Safety Shield 360® and the Ford Co-Pilot 360™ Technology. But that’s only part of the story. Many of the systems do not match up. For example, the Murano provides standard Rear Automatic Braking, but that cannot be found in the Ford.

To get a view surrounding your car, the Nissan lets you upgrade to an Intelligent Around View® Monitor that combines multiple views for an entire 360 degrees. It also shows specific areas in split-screen modes if you choose. While the Ford supplies an available Rear View Camera, it does not span the entire car, so you’re missing part of the view.

When you’re driving late at night, just wanting to go home, the Murano safeguards you with standard Intelligent Driver Awareness. If it senses that you need to take a break due to drifting, it sends out audible and visual alerts to let you know. Unfortunately, a comparable system does not appear in the Edge.

To keep up with changing traffic signs and speed limits, the available Traffic Sign Recognition in the Nissan stays on top of it. Again, the Ford does not contain this useful safety tool, either.

Which Ride Produces More Horsepower?

Under the Nissan Murano hood, discover the 3.5L V6 engine that powers your drives around the Bay Area. It can produce up to 260 horsepower to get you around with a burst of energetic athleticism. 

You’ll also benefit from the flexible Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission), which easily shifts into your desired gear. This is the only engine configuration that you need, and it’s available in Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

If you choose the Ford, it uses a standard 2.0L EcoBoost® engine that can generate up to 250 horsepower. As you can tell, it issues slightly less muscle than the Murano. Additionally, an 8-speed automatic transmission shifts you into gear.