Nissan Patrol Y62 vs Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Nissan · 2010
Patrol Y62
- Power
- 205 kW279 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

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 Y62 1 Pajero V80/V90 1
- City Pajero V80/V90 Length: 4,900 mm vs 5,140 mm; Width: 1,875 mm vs 1,995 mm
- Off-road Patrol Y62 Drive and body: Four-wheel drive (4×4) · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Nissan Patrol Y62 has more power: 205 kW (279 PS) against 118 kW (160 PS) for Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90. Nissan Patrol Y62 is 240 mm longer than Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 (5,140 mm vs 4,900 mm). Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 is the older design (from 2006); Nissan Patrol Y62 arrived in 2010. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 is the pick for city; the Nissan Patrol Y62 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Nissan Patrol Y62 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Patrol Y62 | Pajero V80/V90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,140 mm202.4 in | 4,900 mm192.9 in −240 mm −9.4 in −4.7% |
| Width | 1,995 mm78.5 in | 1,875 mm73.8 in −120 mm −4.7 in −6.0% |
| Height | 1,940 mm76.4 in | 1,890 mm74.4 in −50 mm −2.0 in −2.6% |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mm121.1 in | 2,780 mm109.4 in −295 mm −11.6 in −9.6% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long and too wide | Tight |
Difference vs Patrol Y62 (±). 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.
Full specifications
| Nissan Patrol Y62 | Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 4.0 V6 · petrol · 205 kW (279 PS) | 3.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) |
| Production years | 2010 | 2006–2021 |
| Body | SUV | 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. | 205 kW (279 PS) 275 hp Better | 118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp |
| Power, all versions | 205–319 kW (279–434 PS) 275–428 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. | 394 Nm 291 lb-ft Better | 381 Nm 281 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | No data | 50 kW/t 61 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 4,000 cc · 6 cyl 4.0 l | 4 cyl |
| Engine code | VQ40DE | No data |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive (4×4) | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm 202.4 in | 4,900 mm 192.9 in |
| Width | 1,995 mm 78.5 in | 1,875 mm 73.8 in |
| Height | 1,940 mm 76.4 in | 1,890 mm 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mm 121.1 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. | No data | 663 l 23.4 cu ft |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Country.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).