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Nissan Ariya vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or SsangYong Rexton?

Nissan Ariya vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

SsangYong Rexton is markedly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,714 £.

Rexton

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 202 HP. That’s roughly 233 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers noticeably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 159 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: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Rexton is marginally lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers substantially more boot space – 784 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 369 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries considerably more – 770 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 407 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.

£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
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Ssang Yong Rexton is better than the Land Cruiser

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SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
363 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
SsangYong
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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