Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs Nissan Patrol

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Nissan Patrol a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features a 12.3-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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV stands out with head-up display and Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets leather appointed upholstery while the Nissan Patrol offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses a 4B12 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder MPI VVT producing 185kW and 195Nm of torque, sent through a single speed transaxle to a AWD layout.

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 185kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV measures 4,720mm long on a 2,704mm wheelbase, 455mm 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 472L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 148L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's turning circle is 1.3 m tighter, 11.2 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV costs about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km as a hybrid) and fuel for the Nissan Patrol about $4,104 a year (14.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $2,337 a year less for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Where each one leads

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $4,104).

The Nissan Patrol: more power (298kW against 185kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (620L against 472L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,600kg).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV scores higher, 69 vs 60

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV scores 69 to the Nissan Patrol's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ahead by 75 points), performance (Nissan Patrol ahead by 37 points), practicality (Nissan Patrol ahead by 30 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV costs about $2,337 less (6.2 L/100km as a hybrid against 14.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 472L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 620L in the Nissan Patrol.

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