Nissan ARIYA vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 85% for the Toyota C-HR, under different test years.

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 C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Nissan ARIYA and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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

The Nissan ARIYA features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-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, heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. 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 C-HR offers cloth.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 233mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 78L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan ARIYA leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 25kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Nissan ARIYA costs about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan ARIYA), no data (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (750kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $55,840).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 73

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 21 points), reliability (Toyota C-HR ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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