Nissan ARIYA vs Volvo XC40

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $55,840 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC40 opens at $54,990. That makes the Volvo XC40 the more affordable entry point by $850.

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 $60,489 respectively.

The Nissan ARIYA qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Volvo XC40, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 Volvo XC40 gets a 9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC40 counters with Harman Kardon audio that the Nissan ARIYA does not offer. 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 XC40 offers textile/leather blend.

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 XC40 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid making 145kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan ARIYA is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 155mm longer than the Volvo XC40 at 4,440mm (2,702mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 460L in the Volvo XC40, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 6L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC40 leads with a 2,100kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,350kg 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 (Volvo XC40). Both match on warranty length.