Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Nissan Patrol

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar starts from $97,779 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Nissan Patrol the more affordable entry point by $7,179.

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 $107,557 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Range Rover Velar by roughly $9,405 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar stands out with power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses a 2.0L I4 Turbo Petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 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 6.6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 184kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Patrol is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar measures 4,797mm long on a 2,874mm wheelbase, 378mm 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 748L in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Velar a 128L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $1,881 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Range Rover Velar) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Land Rover Range Rover Velar saves you roughly $1,881 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Velar) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.