Jeep Wrangler vs Nissan Patrol

The Jeep Wrangler starts from $81,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Jeep Wrangler the more affordable entry point by $8,610.

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 $90,189 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jeep Wrangler by roughly $5,985 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 Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Wrangler stands out with heated front seats, Alpine 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 Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 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 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Patrol is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 841mm 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 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 255L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 4.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 2,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $1,197 annual difference in favour of the Jeep Wrangler.

Estimated annual total: $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Jeep Wrangler saves you roughly $1,197 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Wrangler) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Wrangler)—.