Mitsubishi Pajero 2006 vs Nissan Patrol 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 261 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 18 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, but torque is 119 NM less than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.8 | |
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The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Patrol gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 32 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Pajero engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is smaller, but slightly higher. Mitsubishi Pajero is 25 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 215 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1790 litres | 2226 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Patrol (by 436 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 0.8 metres less than that of the Nissan Patrol, which means Mitsubishi Pajero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 3`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 12 800 | |
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