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Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Urban Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • markedly 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.

Toyota Urban Cruiser is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 9.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers barely more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 9 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Urban Cruiser

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 significantly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 251 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 Toyota Urban Cruiser takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 293 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 Urban Cruiser is markedly lighter – 1,839 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 438 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more boot space – 415 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Urban Cruiser carries somewhat more – 421 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is decisively 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.

£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
Toyota Urban Cruiser

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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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Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

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Nissan Ariya
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,800 £
Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
395 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
1,839 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
-
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
411 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
174 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
128 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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