A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Recorded price context
Patrol:
last listed from
ZAR 1,579,900
·
UX:
current from
ZAR 957,100
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Patrol
UX
Maximum Power
298 kW
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
560 Nm
188 Nm
Engine Size
5552 cc
2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
9.0 km/l
23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
272 mm
160 mm
Boot / Load Bay
490 l
268 l
Airbags
9
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Kerb Weight
2660 kg
1585 kg
Seating Capacity
8 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Patrol has a modest catalogue-index lead, while UX remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Patrol
+42 pts
Efficiency
UX
+55 pts
Safety
Patrol
+5 pts
Practicality
Patrol
+36 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Patrol
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
UX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Patrol
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UX
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Patrol
UX
Model Introduced Year
2013
2019
Facelift History
2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since
2019
Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Tare Mass Kg
2660 kg
1585 kg
Generation
Not confirmed
Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Patrol
UX
Length
5165 mm
4495 mm
Width
1995 mm
1840 mm
Height
1940 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
272 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
268 l
Kerb Weight
2660 kg
1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3560 kg
2110 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
8 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
5.2 m
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
525 kg
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Patrol
UX
Engine
5.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
5552 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
8
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
32
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
298 kW
146 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
560 Nm
188 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
e-CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.6 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
112 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Patrol
UX
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
ECVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Full-Time
FWD
LSD Available
Standard
-
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
-
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic
ECVT
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic
ECVT
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
UX
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
23.8 km/l
City Mileage
7.8 km/l
19.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.5 km/l
27.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Fuel Tank Litres
140
43
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
UX
Airbags
9
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,,
Hill Descent Control
Standard
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
Standard
Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Patrol
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
91/100
UX
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
92/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
55/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Nissan Patrol
leads the catalogue index with 84 pts
vs 72 pts for UX
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Patrol leads. However, UX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Patrol and UX comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Patrol 97 vs UX 55.
Efficiency index: Patrol 37 vs UX 92.
Safety-equipment index: Patrol 98 vs UX 93.
Practicality index: Patrol 91 vs UX 55.
Ownership-cover index: Patrol not separately scored vs UX not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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