Ford Everest vs Nissan Patrol
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Ford Everest scores higher, 75 vs 60
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Ford Everest
21 of 27 standard · 6 no dataFrom
$68,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel V6 Turbo
- Power
- 184kW
- Economy
- 8.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 259L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 60
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Nissan Patrol
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$102,100
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 298kW
- Economy
- 14.4 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 620L
Run-out stock: confirm with a dealer
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$68,990RRP
- with the Nissan Patrol's standard kit: $68,990 (nothing to add; 4 with no data, not charged)
$102,100RRP
- with the Ford Everest's standard kit: $102,100 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Measured rows: Australian Automobile Association Real-World Testing Program (realworld.org.au), the on-road result for the vehicle each test names, shown beside the manufacturer's figures rather than in place of them and never scored. Ford Everest test page Nissan Patrol test page
Price and cost per week
Ford Everest Sport
$68,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $296 a week in repayments ($68,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Nissan Patrol Ti-L
$102,100
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $449 a week in repayments ($102,100 RRP, before on-road costs, run-out stock; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Ford Everest starts $33,110 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Run-out stock (Nissan Patrol). Remaining new stock of an outgoing model. Confirm availability with the dealer.
Finance
From ≈$296/wk(≈$1,282/mo)
Estimate on the Ford Everest at $68,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford EverestDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Ford Everest and 6 on the Nissan Patrol.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Ford Everest
- REC-006748 · published 21 Oct 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, the centre display screen may stop functioning and display a blank screen.Year range on the notice: 2026
- REC-006683 · published 28 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2020
- REC-006659 · published 13 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2019
- 13 more on the model page.
Nissan Patrol
- REC-006582 · published 3 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, some affected vehicles were fitted with an incorrect tyre placard.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-001637 · published 2 Aug 2021The fuel pump module may not have been manufactured properly and may bind internally, restricting or stopping fuel to the engine.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020
- REC-001097 · published 2 Dec 2014The fuel pressure sensor of some vehicles may be insufficiently tightened to the fuel rail, and may loosen gradually due to heat and vibration of the engine.Year range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
- 1 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Ford Everest features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-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 Nissan Patrol counters with panoramic roof and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Ford Everest uses a Diesel V6 Turbo producing 184kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout.
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 184kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Ford Everest measures 4,914mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 261mm 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 259L in the Ford Everest and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 361L advantage.
For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg 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 Ford Everest'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 Ford Everest costs about $2,423 a year (8.5 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 $1,681 a year less for the Ford Everest.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ford Everest) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Patrol). Capped-price servicing: no data (Ford Everest), 5 years (Nissan Patrol).
Where each one leads
The Ford Everest: the lower starting price ($68,990 against $102,100) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,423 a year against $4,104).
The Nissan Patrol: more power (298kW against 184kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (620L against 259L).
The Verdict
Ford Everest scores higher, 75 vs 60
The Ford Everest scores 75 to the Nissan Patrol's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Ford Everest ahead by 54 points), safety (Ford Everest ahead by 29 points), value (Ford Everest ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ford Everest costs about $1,681 less (8.5 L/100km against 14.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 259L in the Ford Everest, 620L in the Nissan Patrol.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Run-out stock (Nissan Patrol). Remaining new stock of an outgoing model. Confirm availability with the dealer.
Finance
From ≈$296/wk(≈$1,282/mo)
Estimate on the Ford Everest at $68,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford EverestDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Ford Everest and Nissan Patrol?
The Ford Everest is the cheapest at $68,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Nissan Patrol by $33,110.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Ford Everest uses the least fuel at 8.5L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Ford Everest holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Nissan Patrol, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Nissan Patrol has the largest boot at 620L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Ford Everest has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Nissan Patrol makes the most power at 298kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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