Nissan ARIYA vs Nissan Qashqai

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022) and the Nissan Qashqai at 4 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 78% for the Nissan Qashqai, under different test years.

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.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

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

The Nissan Qashqai counters with panoramic roof and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan ARIYA gets nappa leather upholstery while the Nissan Qashqai offers quilted leather-accented.

Drivetrain

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 Nissan Qashqai lines up making 140kW and 311Nm, paired to a reduction drive (automatic) driving the front wheels.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 140kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 170mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 452L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 14L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Nissan Qashqai's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Nissan ARIYA costs about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Nissan Qashqai about $1,169 a year (4.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Qashqai). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan ARIYA), 5 years (Nissan Qashqai).

Where each one leads

The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 452L).

The Nissan Qashqai: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Nissan ARIYA.

The Verdict

Nissan Qashqai scores higher, 74 vs 73

The Nissan Qashqai scores 74 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 0 of the 2 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 14 points), value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 8 points).

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