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Nissan Ariya vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 136 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 Subaru Crosstrek?

Nissan Ariya vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Crosstrek is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,943 £.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 418 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, Subaru Crosstrek is substantially lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 682 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more boot space – 415 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries noticeably more – 505 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is far 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
174 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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
472 - 505 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Subaru
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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