Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Prius – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Nissan Ariya has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the Toyota Prius costs 39400 £. That’s a price difference of around 2143 £.

As for range, the Nissan Ariya performs convincingly better – achieving up to 531 km, about 445 km more than the Toyota Prius.

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 has a decisively edge – offering 435 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 212 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.80 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Ariya performs to a small extent better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

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 curb weight, the Toyota Prius is evident lighter – 1620 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers evident more room – 468 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Ariya a bit takes the win – 420 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

All in all, the Nissan Ariya shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.