Kia Niro vs Nissan Ariya – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Niro has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Nissan Ariya costs 37300 £. That’s a price difference of around 8143 £.

As for range, the Nissan Ariya performs decisively better – achieving up to 531 km, about 469 km more than the Kia Niro.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 435 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Ariya performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya pulls convincingly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Niro is evident lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers hardly perceptible more room – 468 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs minimal better – up to 1445 L, which is about 95 L more than the Nissan Ariya.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro slight takes the win – 466 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Our conclusion: The Nissan Ariya proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Nissan Ariya is the better all-rounder in this comparison.