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Nissan Ariya vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or NIO ET5?

Nissan Ariya vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • marginally more trunk space
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NIO ET5

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO ET5 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,134 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 5.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 173 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

ET5

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 NIO ET5 offers moderately more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Ariya

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 is barely lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 62 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers marginally more boot space – 415 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries markedly more – 475 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 holds a decisive overall lead 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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ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 590 km
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NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
363 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
NIO
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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