Nissan Patrol vs Volvo XC60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Nissan Patrol a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 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

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Feature Showdown

The Nissan Patrol features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Patrol stands out with ventilated seats and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan Patrol is 0.3s quicker. 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, 467mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 620L in the Nissan Patrol and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Nissan Patrol a 137L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 7 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.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo XC60's turning circle is 1.5 m tighter, 11.0 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 Volvo XC60 about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,938 a year less for the Volvo XC60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Patrol) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan Patrol), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Nissan Patrol: more power (298kW against 183kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (620L against 483L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,400kg).

The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $102,100) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $4,104).

The Verdict

Volvo XC60 scores higher, 69 vs 60

The Volvo XC60 scores 69 to the Nissan Patrol's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Volvo XC60 ahead by 62 points), value (Volvo XC60 ahead by 23 points), practicality (Nissan Patrol ahead by 23 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volvo XC60 costs about $1,938 less (7.6 L/100km against 14.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 620L in the Nissan Patrol, 483L in the Volvo XC60.

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