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Nissan Ariya vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Volvo XC60?

Nissan Ariya vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

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.

Nissan Ariya is markedly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,914 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 531 km, about 449 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 Volvo XC60 offers only slightly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Ariya is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers slightly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm more.

Ariya

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC60 is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,980 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers barely more boot space – 483 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,543 L, about 193 L more than the Nissan Ariya.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries markedly more – 550 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 54,800 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 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
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,595 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,280 - 1,350 L
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
363 - 420 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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