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Nissan Ariya vs VW ID.7 Touring – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Nissan Ariya or VW ID.7 Touring fits your lifestyle better.

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

Ariya @ Nissan Motor Corporation

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.

Nissan Ariya has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9784 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.7 Touring: with 14 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Nissan Ariya with 17.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.70 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.7 Touring performs distinct better – achieving up to 689 km, about 158 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

ID.7 Touring @ Volkswagen

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 Nissan Ariya has a evident edge – offering 435 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Ariya performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.7 Touring pulls somewhat stronger with 679 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 79 Nm difference.

Ariya @ Nissan Motor Corporation

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 curb weight, Nissan Ariya is somewhat lighter – 1980 kg compared to 2191 kg. The difference is around 211 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers distinct more room – 605 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring performs distinct better – up to 1714 L, which is about 364 L more than the Nissan Ariya.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.7 Touring barely noticeable takes the win – 465 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.7 Touring proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.7 Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £47,100
ID.7 Touring @ Volkswagen

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km

Nissan Ariya

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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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VW ID.7 Touring

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The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Nissan Ariya
VW ID.7 Touring
Ariya @ Nissan Motor Corporation
ID.7 Touring @ Volkswagen

Costs and Consumption

Price
37300 - 54800 £
Price
47100 - 54900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1980 - 2277 kg
Curb weight
2191 - 2336 kg
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4595 mm
Length
4961 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1549 - 1551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1280 - 1350 L
Max trunk capacity
1714 L
Payload
363 - 420 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Ariya have?

The Nissan Ariya is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.