Kia Sorento vs Nissan ARIYA

The Kia Sorento starts from $54,380 before on-road costs, while the Nissan ARIYA opens at $55,840. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $1,460.

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 $59,818 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 Kia Sorento, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Kia Sorento and Nissan ARIYA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Kia Sorento 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 6 on the Kia Sorento.

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

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia Sorento features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-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 Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display, wireless charging and heated front seats that the Kia Sorento does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia Sorento gets cloth upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Kia Sorento and 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA.

The Kia Sorento uses a Diesel producing 148kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 148kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan ARIYA is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sorento measures 4,815mm long on a 2,815mm wheelbase, 220mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sorento generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 179L in the Kia Sorento and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 287L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan ARIYA). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.