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Aixam Minauto vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (9,900 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aixam Minauto or Nissan Ariya?

Aixam Minauto vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Aixam Minauto

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Ariya

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Minauto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Aixam Minauto is substantially cheaper – starting at 9,900 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,914 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 342 km more than the Aixam Minauto.

Ariya

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 427 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Ariya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aixam Minauto is clearly lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 1,852 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Ariya carries visibly more – 363 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aixam Minauto is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £9,900
Minauto

Aixam Minauto

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Aixam Minauto
Nissan Ariya

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Aixam Minauto

The Aixam Minauto is a tiny, no-nonsense city microcar from Aixam that prioritizes ease of parking and low running costs over outright performance. It suits urban commuters who want a compact, economical runabout with basic comfort and safety, though buyers should expect limited pace and cabin space compared with conventional cars.

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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Aixam Minauto
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
9,900 - 10,900 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
425 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,500 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 kg
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
21 - 40 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
2
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
479 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Aixam
Brand
Nissan
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