Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Nissan Patrol

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Nissan Patrol the more affordable entry point by $7,390.

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 $107,789 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota LandCruiser 300 by roughly $5,415 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Nissan Patrol hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 7 in the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 misses.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless charging that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 uses a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 producing 227kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 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 227kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 measures 4,980mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 195mm 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 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 80L 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 $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $1,083 annual difference in favour of the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Toyota LandCruiser 300 saves you roughly $1,083 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.