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Nissan Ariya vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Nissan Ariya vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • substantially more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly 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.

Renault Trafic Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,751 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Trafic Transporter is somewhat more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers markedly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 99 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Trafic Transporter

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 170 HP. That’s roughly 265 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 Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 220 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.

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries clearly more – 1,222 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 859 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is clearly superior 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.

£54,848
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
Nissan Ariya
Renault Trafic Transporter

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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Nissan Ariya
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,800 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
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