Land Rover Defender 90 vs Nissan Patrol

The Land Rover Defender 90 starts from $98,400 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Nissan Patrol the more affordable entry point by $7,800.

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 $108,240 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 90 by roughly $8,975 in fuel alone.

Both the Land Rover Defender 90 and Nissan Patrol hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Land Rover Defender 90 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Nissan Patrol.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Land Rover Defender 90 and 7 in the Nissan Patrol.

The Land Rover Defender 90 features a 13.1-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 90 stands out with Apple CarPlay and heated front seats that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Defender 90 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 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 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender 90 is 3.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender 90 measures 4,323mm long on a 2,587mm wheelbase, 852mm 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 397L in the Land Rover Defender 90 and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 223L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 90 and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $1,795 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 90.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 90) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Land Rover Defender 90 saves you roughly $1,795 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 90) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.