Nissan ARIYA vs Volkswagen Tayron

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). 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 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, against 7 on 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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan ARIYA stands out with head-up display and heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with 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 Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 110kW. 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, 197mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 121L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg 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 Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 345L).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $55,840) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Level at 73: here's what splits them

The Nissan ARIYA and Volkswagen Tayron are level on the CarSorted Score at 73 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: technology (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 15 points), practicality (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 10 points), performance (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 5 points). Boot space with the seats up: 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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