Chery E5 vs Nissan ARIYA

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Safety Rundown

Both the Chery E5 and Nissan ARIYA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Chery E5 and 86% for the Nissan ARIYA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan ARIYA, against 5 on the Chery E5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery E5 stands out with Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery E5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

Drivetrain

The Chery E5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery E5 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Chery E5) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 171mm shorter than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Chery E5 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 166L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Chery E5's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Chery E5 costs about $634 a year (13.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $254 a year less for the Chery E5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery E5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery E5), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Chery E5: the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($634 a year against $888).

The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 155kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 300L).

The Verdict

Chery E5 scores higher, 79 vs 73

The Chery E5 scores 79 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Chery E5 ahead by 36 points), value (Chery E5 ahead by 10 points), practicality (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Chery E5 costs about $254 less (13.2 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 300L in the Chery E5, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery E5, 5 on the Nissan ARIYA.

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