Nissan ARIYA vs Volvo EX30

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022) and the Volvo EX30 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 88% for the Volvo EX30, 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 Volvo EX30.

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 6 in the Volvo EX30.

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 Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo EX30 counters with Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan ARIYA gets nappa leather upholstery while the Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.

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 Volvo EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 385km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Nissan ARIYA) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).

Space & Comfort

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 362mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 148L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX30 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 850kg 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 Volvo EX30's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 11.0 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 electricity for the Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $91 a year less for the Volvo EX30.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Nissan ARIYA), no data (Volvo EX30).

Where each one leads

The Nissan ARIYA: the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 318L).

The Volvo EX30: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $55,840), more power (200kW against 160kW), the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 750kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($797 a year against $888).

The Verdict

Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 73

The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 9 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX30 ahead by 16 points), energy efficiency (Volvo EX30 ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX30 costs about $91 less (16.6 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, 318L in the Volvo EX30.

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