Comparison

Nissan Ariya vs Volvo EX3

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Nissan Ariya 289 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX3 $44,370 vs $38,950
Faster charging Volvo EX3 35 min vs 26 min
Weighted profile Volvo EX3 3.7 vs 6.3

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Nissan Ariya
289 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX3
$149/mi vs $154/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX3
26 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX3
292 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volvo EX3
76.4 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Nissan Ariya Volvo EX3
Trim used EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh 0 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $44,370 $38,950
Range 289 mi 261 mi
Efficiency 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh 292 Wh/mi • 3.42 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 87 kWh 64 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 178 kW 153 kW
AC max 7 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 35 min 26 min
Roadtrip score 65.5 73.1
Miles added (15 min est.) 76 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 154 $/mi 149 $/mi
Top speed 99 mph 112 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 11 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 3,086 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Nissan Ariya if you want the longer rated range (289 mi vs 261 mi).
  • Choose Volvo EX3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 26 min vs 35 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Volvo EX3 looks better ($149/mi vs $154/mi).

Weighted verdict

Volvo EX3 has the stronger weighted profile (6.3 vs 3.7).

Nissan Ariya3.7 Volvo EX36.3 178 kW35 min 153 kW26 min

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