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

Mitsubishi · 2006–2021
Pajero V80/V90
- Power
- 184 kW250 PS
- Kerb mass
- -

Nissan · 1997–2024
Patrol Y61
- Power
- 118 kW160 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,440 kg
Photo: Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Pajero V80/V90 1 Patrol Y61 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
Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 has more power: 184 kW (250 PS) against 118 kW (160 PS) for Nissan Patrol Y61. 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 Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Pajero V80/V90 | Patrol Y61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,900 mm192.9 in † | 5,045 mm198.6 in +145 mm +5.7 in +3.0% |
| Width | 1,875 mm73.8 in † | 1,840 mm72.4 in −35 mm −1.4 in −1.9% |
| Height | 1,890 mm74.4 in † | 1,855 mm73.0 in −35 mm −1.4 in −1.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm109.4 in | 2,970 mm116.9 in +190 mm +7.5 in +6.8% |
| Boot | 663 l23.4 cu ft † | 810 l28.6 cu ft +147 l +5.2 cu ft +22.2% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Too long |
Difference vs Pajero V80/V90 (±). 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
| Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 | Nissan Patrol Y61 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.8 V6 MIVEC petrol · 184 kW (250 PS) | 3.0 · diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) |
| Production years | 2006–2021 | 1997–2024 |
| Body | SUV | SUV, Pickup |
| 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. | 184 kW (250 PS) 247 hp Better | 118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp |
| Power, all versions | 118–184 kW (160–250 PS) 158–247 hp | 118–180 kW (160–245 PS) 158–241 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 329 Nm 243 lb-ft | No data |
| Power per tonne | No data | 48 kW/t 59 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | No data | 3,000 cc 3.0 l |
| Gearbox | automatic | No data |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm 192.9 in † | 5,045 mm 198.6 in |
| Width | 1,875 mm 73.8 in † | 1,840 mm 72.4 in |
| Height | 1,890 mm 74.4 in † | 1,855 mm 73.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm 109.4 in | 2,970 mm 116.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 2,440 kg 5,379 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 663 l 23.4 cu ft † | 810 l 28.6 cu ft Better |
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.