Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Nissan Patrol

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts from $82,950 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Alfa Romeo Stelvio the more affordable entry point by $7,650.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,245 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by roughly $9,830 in fuel alone.

Both the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Nissan Patrol hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Nissan Patrol.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 7 in the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol adds a 360-degree camera that the Alfa Romeo Stelvio misses.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio features a 8.8-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio uses a Petrol producing 206kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 5.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio measures 4,686mm long on a 2,818mm wheelbase, 489mm shorter than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 95L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,814kg. That 1,686kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $1,966 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio saves you roughly $1,966 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.