Nissan ARIYA vs Toyota Kluger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022) and the Toyota Kluger at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2021). 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 90% for the Toyota Kluger, 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 Kluger.

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

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 Kluger gets a 8-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 Kluger. 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 Kluger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA and 3-zone in the Toyota Kluger.

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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Kluger is 0.1s 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, 371mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 225L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg 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 Kluger's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.4 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 Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $62,410) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 241L).

The Toyota Kluger: more power (184kW against 160kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 73

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota Kluger ahead by 8 points), reliability (Toyota Kluger ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, 241L in the Toyota Kluger.

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