Nissan ARIYA vs Toyota bZ4X

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $55,840 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X opens at $55,990. That makes the Nissan ARIYA the more affordable entry point by $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 $61,589 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Nissan ARIYA and Toyota bZ4X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 88% for the Toyota bZ4X.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan ARIYA, against 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.

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 Toyota bZ4X.

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 Toyota bZ4X 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, wireless charging and heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan ARIYA gets nappa leather upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X 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 Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota bZ4X is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA) vs 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 385km and 516km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Nissan ARIYA) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 95mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 14L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota bZ4X leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg 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 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X). Both match on warranty length.