USA EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD Nismo vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45

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General Info

While the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD Nismo Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Years of Production 2024-… 2021-2021
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan, China Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.3 6.8

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD Nismo Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Range (WLTP) 259 mi 267 mi
Range (GCC) 220 mi 227 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 91 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 87 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 39.5 kWh/100 mi 30.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.53 mi/kWh 3.24 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.1 6

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 221 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD Nismo Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 10.9 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 221 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.8 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD Nismo Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type EESM (front), EESM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 320 kW 225 kW
Motor Power (hp) 429 hp 302 hp
Motor Torque 443 lb-ft 446 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.8 s 5 s
Top Speed 124 mph 115 mph
Performance Score 5.6 5.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD Nismo Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Length 183.3 in 182.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 85.5 in 84.7 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.8 in 74.4 in
Height 65.4 in 63.2 in
Wheelbase 109.3 in 118.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features a larger trunk, but the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021), but the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD Nismo (2024-…).

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD Nismo Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4890 lb 4619 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 22.8 ft3 26.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 59.7 ft3 58.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.8 ft3
Towing Capacity 1500 lb 3527 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 6.9
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