Mazda 6e vs Nissan ARIYA

The Mazda 6e starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan ARIYA opens at $55,840. That makes the Mazda 6e the more affordable entry point by $5,850.

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 $54,989 and $61,424 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Mazda 6e and Nissan ARIYA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Mazda 6e 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 both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Mazda 6e and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

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

The Mazda 6e features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, 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 Mazda 6e stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for 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 Mazda 6e gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda 6e and 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA.

The Mazda 6e uses a Electric producing 190kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout.

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 Mazda 6e has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 160kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 78kWh (Mazda 6e) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 560km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 194kW (Mazda 6e) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

The Mazda 6e measures 4,921mm long on a 2,895mm wheelbase, 326mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda 6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 337L in the Mazda 6e and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 129L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda 6e leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg 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 (Mazda 6e) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan ARIYA). Both match on warranty length.