Nissan Patrol Y61 vs Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Nissan · 1997–2024
Patrol Y61
- Power
- 180 kW245 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
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Mitsubishi · 2006–2021
Pajero V80/V90
- Power
- 118 kW160 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,355 kg
Version spec sheet All generations
Photo: Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Patrol Y61 1 Pajero V80/V90 1
- Family Patrol Y61 Boot: 810 l vs 663 l
- City Pajero V80/V90 Length: 4,900 mm vs 5,045 mm
In plain words
Nissan Patrol Y61 has more power: 180 kW (245 PS) against 118 kW (160 PS) for Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90. Nissan Patrol Y61 is 145 mm longer than Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 (5,045 mm vs 4,900 mm). Nissan Patrol Y61 has the bigger boot: 810 l against 663 l. Nissan Patrol Y61 is the older design (from 1997); Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 arrived in 2006. On the catalog figures, the Nissan Patrol Y61 is the pick for family; the Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 is the pick for city. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Nissan Patrol Y61 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Patrol Y61 | Pajero V80/V90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,045 mm198.6 in † | 4,900 mm192.9 in −145 mm −5.7 in −2.9% |
| Width | 1,840 mm72.4 in † | 1,875 mm73.8 in +35 mm +1.4 in +1.9% |
| Height | 1,855 mm73.0 in † | 1,890 mm74.4 in +35 mm +1.4 in +1.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm116.9 in † | 2,780 mm109.4 in −190 mm −7.5 in −6.4% |
| Boot | 810 l28.6 cu ft | 663 l23.4 cu ft −147 l −5.2 cu ft −18.1% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long | Tight |
Difference vs Patrol Y61 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Nissan Patrol Y61 | Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 4.8 · 180 kW (245 PS) | 3.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) |
| Production years | 1997–2024 | 2006–2021 |
| Body | SUV, Pickup | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 180 kW (245 PS) 241 hp Better | 118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp |
| Power, all versions | 118–180 kW (160–245 PS) 158–241 hp | 118–184 kW (160–250 PS) 158–247 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 381 Nm 281 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | No data | 50 kW/t 61 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Diesel |
| Engine | 4,800 cc · 6 cyl 4.8 l | 4 cyl |
| Gearbox | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 5,045 mm 198.6 in † | 4,900 mm 192.9 in |
| Width | 1,840 mm 72.4 in † | 1,875 mm 73.8 in |
| Height | 1,855 mm 73.0 in † | 1,890 mm 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm 116.9 in † | 2,780 mm 109.4 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 2,355 kg 5,192 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 810 l 28.6 cu ft Better | 663 l 23.4 cu ft |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Class, Country, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.