Global EV Comparison: Audi e-tron 50 quattro vs Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD

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General Info

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €53490. The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €23900 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi e-tron 50 quattro Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Years of Production 2019-2022 2021-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China Japan, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €53490
Price Europe (Used) €23900 €39898
GCC Score 5.9 6.4

Range and Efficiency

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022).

Property Audi e-tron 50 quattro Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 489 km
Range (WLTP) 341 km 536 km
Range (GCC) 272 km 462 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 71 kWh 91 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64.7 kWh 87 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 23.8 kWh/100 km 18.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.2 km/kWh 5.31 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 3.4 7.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 130 kW, while the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) maxes out at 120 kW.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Audi e-tron 50 quattro Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 130 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.9 6.5

Performance

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Audi e-tron 50 quattro Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Drive Type AWD FWD
Motor Type IM (front), IM (rear) EESM
Motor Power (kW) 230 kW 178 kW
Motor Power (hp) 308 hp 239 hp
Motor Torque 540 Nm 300 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.8 s 7.6 s
Top Speed 190 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 4.8 3.6

Dimensions

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) is longer and wider, but the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) is taller.

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Audi e-tron 50 quattro Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Length 4901 mm 4595 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2192 mm 2172 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1935 mm 1850 mm
Height 1616 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2928 mm 2775 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022), but the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…).

Property Audi e-tron 50 quattro Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2445 kg 2121 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 660 l 466 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1725 l 1350 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 50 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 6.8
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