Nissan ARIYA vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with ventilated seats, BOSE audio 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 385km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Nissan ARIYA) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 390mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 315L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Nissan ARIYA turns in a 11.5 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Nissan ARIYA costs about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $211 a year less for the Nissan ARIYA.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan ARIYA), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($888 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 466L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 60

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 41 points), value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 38 points), energy efficiency (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 29 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Nissan ARIYA costs about $211 less (18.5 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Nissan ARIYA, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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