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Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • significantly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is visibly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers slightly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 80 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

Proace City Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers significantly 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 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, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 919 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries significantly more – 921 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 558 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya comes out modestly ahead 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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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
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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