Audi Q2 vs Nissan Patrol

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Nissan Patrol a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan Patrol is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 967mm 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 405L in the Audi Q2 and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 215L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 2,300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 2.0 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Nissan Patrol about $4,104 a year (14.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $2,536 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Patrol). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q2), 5 years (Nissan Patrol).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $102,100) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $4,104).

The Nissan Patrol: more power (298kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (620L against 405L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 60

The Audi Q2 scores 71 to the Nissan Patrol's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 81 points), practicality (Nissan Patrol ahead by 38 points), value (Audi Q2 ahead by 37 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $2,536 less (5.5 L/100km against 14.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 620L in the Nissan Patrol.

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