Honda Accord vs Nissan ARIYA

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Nissan ARIYA opens at $55,840. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $1,590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,675 and $61,424 respectively.

The Nissan ARIYA qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Accord, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Honda Accord and Nissan ARIYA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA adds a 360-degree camera that the Honda Accord misses.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Honda Accord stands out with Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 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 7.5 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan ARIYA is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 380mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Honda Accord a 7L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan ARIYA leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan ARIYA). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.