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Nissan Ariya vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Renault Austral?

Nissan Ariya vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Austral

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Renault Austral is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,934 £.

Austral

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 148 HP. That’s roughly 287 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 330 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, Renault Austral is considerably lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 729 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers clearly more boot space – 555 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries visibly more – 455 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya 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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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
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Renault Austral

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Nissan Ariya
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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