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.

Both the Jeep Wrangler and Nissan Patrol hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan Patrol packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Jeep Wrangler.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Wrangler and 7 in the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol adds a 360-degree camera that the Jeep Wrangler misses.

The Jeep Wrangler features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 4x4 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 the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Wrangler is 2.2s 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 / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Wrangler)—.