Nissan ARIYA vs Subaru Uncharted

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $55,840 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted 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 Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

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 8 in the Subaru Uncharted.

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 Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan ARIYA stands out with head-up display that you will not find on the Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted counters with V2L 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 Subaru Uncharted offers synthetic leather.

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 Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted), giving WLTP ranges of 385km and 522km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Nissan ARIYA) vs 150kW (Subaru Uncharted).

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 60mm longer than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 63L advantage.

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 (Subaru Uncharted). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Uncharted).