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Nissan Ariya vs Kia EV4 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Kia EV4 Sedan?

Nissan Ariya vs Kia EV4 Sedan: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV4 Sedan is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Sedan is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 10.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 633 km, about 216 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

EV4 Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

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 Sedan takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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

Ariya

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 terms of curb weight, Kia EV4 Sedan is noticeably lighter – 1,815 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 462 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers moderately more boot space – 490 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Sedan carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV4 Sedan sits just 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.

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EV4 Sedan

Kia EV4 Sedan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 633 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
35,600 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
456 - 633 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,815 - 1,914 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
441 - 455 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
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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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