Nissan ARIYA vs Mazda 6e

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $55,840 before on-road costs, while the Mazda 6e opens at $49,990. 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 $61,424 and $54,989 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 Mazda 6e hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 93% for the Mazda 6e.

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 Mazda 6e.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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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 Nissan ARIYA features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda 6e gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan ARIYA stands out with head-up display, wireless charging and heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda 6e. The Mazda 6e counters with V2L and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Mazda 6e responds with a Electric Motor making 190kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

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

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

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 337L in the Mazda 6e, 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 (Nissan ARIYA) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e). Both match on warranty length.