Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Nissan Patrol

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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

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Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 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 SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi SQ5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 270kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 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 270kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi SQ5 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 SQ5 Sportback and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 105L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 7 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.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi SQ5 Sportback's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.8 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 SQ5 Sportback costs about $2,166 a year (7.6 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 $1,938 a year less for the Audi SQ5 Sportback.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Patrol). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi SQ5 Sportback), 5 years (Nissan Patrol).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $4,104).

The Nissan Patrol: the lower starting price ($102,100 against $109,900), more power (298kW against 270kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (620L against 515L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 60

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Nissan Patrol's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 62 points), practicality (Nissan Patrol ahead by 31 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 29 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi SQ5 Sportback costs about $1,938 less (7.6 L/100km against 14.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 620L in the Nissan Patrol.

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