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Kia e-Niro vs Nissan ARIYA
At a glance
The Kia e-Niro was replaced by the Kia Niro EV in 2022. Compare the Kia Niro EV with the Nissan ARIYA
In this comparison, Kia e-Niro leads on running costs and city driving, while the Nissan ARIYA leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia e-Niro if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Nissan ARIYA if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Nissan ARIYA leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueNissan
Kia
0
Nissan
5.8
Motorway RangeNissan
Kia
2.5
Nissan
4.3
FamilyNissan
Kia
3.7
Nissan
6.9
Cost Per MileKia
Kia
5.1
Nissan
4.6
City DrivingKia
Kia
7.1
Nissan
4.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Nissan ARIYA
Engage+ 63kWh
- 71 miles more WLTP range
- 80 kW faster rapid charging
- 60 kW more power
- 2.3s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £37,000 |
| Official range | 180 miles | 250 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 451 L | 466 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia e-Niro
Nissan ARIYA
Length
Kia e-Niro4,375mm-220mm
Nissan ARIYA4,595mm
Width
Kia e-Niro1,805mm-45mm
Nissan ARIYA1,850mm
Height
Kia e-Niro1,570mm-90mm
Nissan ARIYA1,660mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,375 mm | 4,595 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm (better) | 1,850 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,172 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m (better) | 11.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare (better) | 550 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 451 L | 466 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1350 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 750 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia e-Niro
- Uses 153 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,375 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Nissan ARIYA
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia e-Niro 2 |  Nissan ARIYA Engage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.38m | 4.59m+220mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.85m+45mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.17m |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.66m+90mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.70m | 2.77m+75mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 451L | 466L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1350L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m (better) | 11.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,667kg (better) | 1,917kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 39.2kWh | 63kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 180 mi | 250 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 130kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £37,000 |
| Price after EV grant | Not available | £35,500 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2019–2022 | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 180 miles | 250 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 126 miles | 209 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 130 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.2 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 63 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 395 Nm (better) | 300 Nm |
| Drivetrain | fwd | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Kia e-Niro
2
Nissan ARIYA
Engage+ 63kWh
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Watch the reviews
Watch selected video reviews here, or visit each model page for the full collection.
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Nissan ARIYA Engage+ 63kWh
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant86%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist93%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag real-world range. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Kia e-Niro
2
Owners love
- Very efficient, with owners commonly seeing 4 miles per kWh or more and 250 miles or so from a charge in mild weather
- Little or no battery degradation reported, even on high-mileage and taxi cars
- Comfortable, quiet and easy to live with, with a high seating position and wide-opening doors
Watch out for
- A minority of cars develop a whining or rattling motor and reduction-gear bearing noise, usually fixed under warranty but sometimes with long waits for parts
- The boot is smaller than the crossover shape suggests
- Range drops by around 30% in winter and noticeably at motorway speeds
Owner tips
- Listen for whining, rattling or ticking from the drivetrain on the test drive
- Check the service history is complete (every 12 months or 10,000 miles) to keep the warranty valid
Nissan ARIYA
Engage+ 63kWh
Owners love
- Owners praise the quiet, roomy cabin, the comfortable seats and the interior design.
- The 87 kWh cars give a long range in mild weather, with owners reporting around 280-300 miles.
- Owners who tow find it capable, and the head-up display and 360-degree camera are well liked.
Watch out for
- The infotainment and navigation feel slow and dated, with touch-sensitive buttons that are easy to brush by accident.
- Several owners report 12-volt battery problems, sometimes within the first months.
- Winter range drops noticeably, with one 87 kWh owner seeing the estimate fall from about 330 to 220-230 miles.
Owner tips
- Ask whether the 12-volt battery has been replaced, and consider a cheap 12-volt monitor.
- Use the battery percentage rather than the range estimate, which is unreliable for the first few charges and in winter.
Buying options
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Kia e-Niro
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Nissan ARIYA
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Kia e-Niro and Nissan ARIYA like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 126 miles for the Kia e-Niro and 209 miles for the Nissan ARIYA - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Nissan ARIYA goes roughly 83 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia e-Niro or the Nissan ARIYA?
The Kia e-Niro is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 45 mm narrower than the Nissan ARIYA. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 595 mm of total clearance for the Kia e-Niro and about 550 mm of total clearance for the Nissan ARIYA. The Kia e-Niro also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia e-Niro or the Nissan ARIYA?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 86% battery health for the Kia e-Niro and 84% for the Nissan ARIYA. That gives the Kia e-Niro a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .