Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Nissan Patrol

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L starts from $82,750 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the more affordable entry point by $7,850.

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 $91,025 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jeep Grand Cherokee L by roughly $5,415 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 210kW and 344Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters to a 4WD layout.

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 6.6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 210kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L measures 5,204mm long on a 3,091mm wheelbase, 29mm longer than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 133L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 7.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,813kg. That 687kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,021/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $1,083 annual difference in favour of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Jeep Grand Cherokee L saves you roughly $1,083 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.