Audi Q5 Sportback vs Nissan Patrol

The Audi Q5 Sportback starts from $83,592 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Audi Q5 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $7,008.

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 $91,951 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q5 Sportback by roughly $12,395 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-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 Q5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and power tailgate 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 Audi Q5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed 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 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Patrol is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 458mm 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 515L in the Audi Q5 Sportback and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 105L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Audi Q5 Sportback and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $2,479 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Audi Q5 Sportback saves you roughly $2,479 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi Q5 Sportback) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.