Audi Q7 vs Nissan Patrol

The Audi Q7 starts from $102,296 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Nissan Patrol the more affordable entry point by $11,696.

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 $112,526 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q7 by roughly $7,410 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q7 and Nissan Patrol hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q7 packs more ADAS features with 8 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 7 in the Audi Q7 and 7 in the Nissan Patrol.

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q7 is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 123mm 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 740L in the Audi Q7 and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Audi Q7 a 120L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 7.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,622/year for the Audi Q7 and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $1,482 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q7.

Estimated annual total: $2,622 (Audi Q7) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Audi Q7 saves you roughly $1,482 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.