Nissan Patrol 2004 vs Toyota 4-Runner 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.5 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Nissan Patrol engine produces 38 HP less power than Toyota 4-Runner, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Toyota 4-Runner. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 14.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 87 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 231 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota 4-Runner can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota 4-Runner engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Lexus LX, Lexus GX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota 4-Runner might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
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Nissan Patrol is larger. Nissan Patrol is 28 cm longer than the Toyota 4-Runner, 7 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Patrol is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 810 litres | 1195 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Patrol has 385 litres less trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. This could mean that the Nissan Patrol uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Patrol is 1.1 metres more than that of the Toyota 4-Runner, which means Nissan Patrol can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | no data | |
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