Nissan ARIYA vs Kia EV5

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $55,840 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV5 opens at $56,770. That makes the Nissan ARIYA the more affordable entry point by $930.

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 $61,424 and $62,447 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 Nissan ARIYA and Kia EV5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 88% for the Kia EV5.

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 EV5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Nissan ARIYA and 7 in the Kia EV5.

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

The Nissan ARIYA features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan ARIYA stands out with head-up display, wireless charging and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV5. The Kia EV5 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan ARIYA gets nappa leather upholstery while the Kia EV5 offers cloth & artificial leather.

The Nissan ARIYA uses a Electric producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Kia EV5 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA) vs 64.2kWh (Kia EV5), giving WLTP ranges of 385km and 400km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Nissan ARIYA) vs 150kW (Kia EV5).

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 20mm shorter than the Kia EV5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 513L in the Kia EV5, giving the Kia EV5 a 47L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan ARIYA leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 450kg 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 (Nissan ARIYA) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV5). The Kia EV5 has longer coverage.