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Nissan Ariya vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

Nissan Ariya vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 EV4 Hatchback is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,628 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Hatchback is significantly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 9.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers markedly more range – reaching up to 625 km, about 208 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

EV4 Hatchback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers substantially more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 317 Nm more.

Ariya

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV4 Hatchback is markedly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers very slightly more boot space – 435 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Hatchback carries clearly more – 459 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV4 Hatchback holds a slight edge 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 £32,200
EV4 Hatchback

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 625 km
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
445 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Kia
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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