New 2022 Nissan Murano vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison

New 2022 Nissan Murano vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison

Comparing your midsize SUV options for 2022? Two top contenders on your list might be the 2022 Nissan Murano and the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe.

If you're looking for a quality, comfortable vehicle with a powerful engine and touches of luxury, you'll want to opt for the 2022 Nissan Murano.

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2022 Nissan Murano Performance Features

2022 Nissan Murano vs Hyundai Santa Fe Performance

Dollar for dollar, the Murano has more power, as it includes a V6 on all of its trims, while the Sante Fe requires a costly upgrade to get a slightly stronger four-cylinder in order to be capable for most everyday driving.

2022 Nissan Murano:

  • 3.5L V6 engine
  • 260 hp
  • 240 lb-ft of torque

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe:

  • 2.5L four cylinder
  • 191 hp
  • 2.5L four cylinder
  • 281 hp
  • 311 lb-ft of torque
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2022 Nissan Murano vs Hyundai Santa Fe Technology

When it comes to technology, the standard features are similar on both models, however the Murano offers satellite radio standard. Additionally, the Santa Fe's use of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is a little different—smartphones must be plugged in continually to use the touchscreen features.

2022 Nissan Murano:
  • 8” touchscreen
  • Satellite radio
  • Six-speaker stereo
  • Four USB ports
  • Bluetooth
  • Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
  • Navigation (available)
  • 11-speaker Bose system (available)
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe:
  • 8” touchscreen
  • Four USB Ports
  • Bluetooth
  • Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
  • Navigation (available)
  • HD Radio (available)
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon (available)

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2022 Nissan Murano Technology Features
2022 Nissan Murano Safety Features

2022 Nissan Murano Safety Features

The advanced safety features on these two popular models appear well-matched, but Nissan adds some very important features in its standard packages that are missing on the Santa Fe's standard packages.

The Murano offers standard rear parking sensors that are only available on upgrades in the Santa Fe. Additionally, the Murano has a very key protection in its reverse automatic emergency braking. The Nissan also features lane departure warning on all trims, which is not available on any Sante Fe model.

2022 Nissan Murano:

  • Rearview camera
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Forward collision warning
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Forward and reverse automatic emergency braking
  • Lane keep assist
  • Lane departure warning
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Driver attention monitor

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe:

  • Rearview camera
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Forward collision warning
  • Pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Forward automatic emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane keep assist
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Driver drowsiness monitoring
  • Rear seat alert (helps to prevent children and pets from being left inside the vehicle)
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2022 Nissan Murano vs Hyundai Santa Fe Interior

When it comes to the interior, the Nissan Murano has a higher quality, no contest. The materials, the comfort features, and the standard conveniences are simply better in the Nissan. The Santa Fe has more cargo room, but the “Luxe Calligraphy” edition as a costly upgrade is the only way to get the passenger space as luxurious and comfortable as the base Murano.

2022 Nissan Murano:
  • High quality interior touch surfaces
  • Leather & wood
  • Extra cushioned seats
  • 32.1 cubic feet behind rear seats
  • 67 cubic feet with seats folded
  • Reclining rear seats
  • Push button start (standard)
  • Proximity keyless entry (standard)
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control (standard)
  • Remote start (available)
  • Panoramic moon roof (available)
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe:
  • Soft-touch & hard plastic surfaces
  • 36.4 cubic feet behind rear seats
  • 72.1 cubic feet behind front seats
  • Keyless entry (standard)
  • Dual zone automatic climate control (available)
  • Push button start (available)
  • Panoramic moon roof (available)

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2022 Nissan Murano Exterior

2022 Nissan Murano Exterior

The exteriors of these vehicles appear quite similar in terms of body shape, though the Santa Fe has a very prominent grille and narrow headlights while the Murano maintains a more standard SUV appearance. The Murano is 192.8” long and 75.4” wide without the mirrors. The Santa Fe is a little shorter at 188.4” and slightly narrower at 74.8” wide.

The 2022 Nissan Murano offers more exterior color and finish options than the Hyundai model, and also offers a Midnight package with blackout accents.

2022 Nissan Murano:

  • Midnight Edition with blackout accents
  • Mocha Almond Pearl
  • Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
  • Sunset Drift ChromaFlair
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Magnetic Black Pearl
  • Gun Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Pearl White TriCoat
  • Boulder Gray Pearl

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe:

  • Shimmering Silver
  • Twilight Black
  • Portofino Gray
  • Lagoon Blue
  • Quartz White
  • Hampton Gray
  • Stormy Sea
  • Calypso Red
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