Nissan Patrol vs Subaru Outback

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.

Feature Showdown

The Nissan Patrol features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Outback gets a 12.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Patrol stands out with wireless charging, ventilated seats and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Subaru Outback. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan Patrol gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Outback offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Nissan Patrol and 2-zone in the Subaru Outback.

Drivetrain

The Nissan Patrol uses a Petrol producing 298kW and 560Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds.

The Subaru Outback responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 254Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 137kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Nissan Patrol measures 5,175mm long on a 3,075mm wheelbase, 295mm longer than the Subaru Outback at 4,880mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 620L in the Nissan Patrol and 530L in the Subaru Outback, giving the Nissan Patrol a 90L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 Subaru Outback's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 11.1 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 Nissan Patrol costs about $4,104 a year (14.4 L/100km) and fuel for the Subaru Outback about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,795 a year less for the Subaru Outback.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Patrol) and 5 years / Unlimited (Subaru Outback). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan Patrol), 5 years (Subaru Outback).

Where each one leads

The Nissan Patrol: more power (298kW against 137kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (620L against 530L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Subaru Outback: the lower starting price ($48,990 against $102,100) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,309 a year against $4,104).

The Verdict

Subaru Outback scores higher, 76 vs 60

The Subaru Outback scores 76 to the Nissan Patrol's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Subaru Outback ahead by 58 points), performance (Nissan Patrol ahead by 39 points), value (Subaru Outback ahead by 31 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Subaru Outback costs about $1,795 less (8.1 L/100km against 14.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 620L in the Nissan Patrol, 530L in the Subaru Outback.

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