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Nissan Ariya vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Volvo XC40?

Nissan Ariya vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Volvo XC40

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  • barely cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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:

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.

Volvo XC40 is barely cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 515 £.

XC40

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 clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 238 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 Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Ariya is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Ariya

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is a bit lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,980 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers very slightly more boot space – 468 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Ariya offers barely more capacity – up to 1,350 L, about 22 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries markedly more – 532 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is clearly superior 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.

from £37,300
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 402 - 531 km
Nissan Ariya
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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Nissan Ariya
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,300 - 54,800 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,980 - 2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,595 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,280 - 1,350 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
363 - 420 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
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