Nissan ARIYA vs Skoda Kodiaq

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Kodiaq opens at $54,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $60,489 and $60,489 respectively.

The Nissan ARIYA qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Skoda Kodiaq, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Nissan ARIYA and Skoda Kodiaq hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 89% for the Skoda Kodiaq.

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 6 in the Skoda Kodiaq.

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 Skoda Kodiaq. The Nissan ARIYA adds a 360-degree camera that the Skoda Kodiaq misses.

The Nissan ARIYA features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Skoda Kodiaq gets a 13-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan ARIYA stands out with head-up display and wireless charging that you will not find on the Skoda Kodiaq. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Nissan ARIYA runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Skoda Kodiaq lines up making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan ARIYA is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 163mm shorter than the Skoda Kodiaq at 4,758mm (2,791mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Kodiaq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 270L in the Skoda Kodiaq, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 196L advantage. The Skoda Kodiaq seats 7 vs 5.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan ARIYA) vs 5 years (Skoda Kodiaq). Both match on warranty length.