Nissan ARIYA vs Skoda Enyaq

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $55,840 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Enyaq opens at $59,990. That makes the Nissan ARIYA the more affordable entry point by $4,150.

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 $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Nissan ARIYA and Skoda Enyaq hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 94% for the Skoda Enyaq.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan ARIYA packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Skoda Enyaq.

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 9 in the Skoda Enyaq.

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 Skoda Enyaq gets a 13-inch display and 5.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Enyaq counters with ventilated seats that the Nissan ARIYA does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan ARIYA gets nappa leather upholstery while the Skoda Enyaq offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA and 3-zone in the Skoda Enyaq.

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 Skoda Enyaq responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Skoda Enyaq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Enyaq is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA) vs 82kWh (Skoda Enyaq), giving WLTP ranges of 385km and 575km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Nissan ARIYA) vs 175kW (Skoda Enyaq).

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 63mm shorter than the Skoda Enyaq at 4,658mm (2,766mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 585L in the Skoda Enyaq, giving the Skoda Enyaq a 119L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Enyaq leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 250kg 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 (Skoda Enyaq). The Skoda Enyaq has longer coverage.