Comparison
Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Leaf
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Nissan Leaf 289 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $44,370 vs $29,990
Faster charging Nissan Ariya 35 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Nissan Leaf 4.9 vs 5.1
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Nissan Leaf
303 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $154/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Ariya
35 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Nissan Leaf
75.8 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Nissan Ariya | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh | SV |
| MSRP (USD) | $44,370 | $29,990 |
| Range | 289 mi | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 87 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| DC max | 178 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 65.5 | 61.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 71 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 154 $/mi | 99 $/mi |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,150 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Nissan Leaf if you want the longer rated range (303 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose Nissan Ariya if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $154/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.9 vs 5.1).
Nissan Ariya4.9 Nissan Leaf5.1 178 kW35 min 100 kW40 min
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