Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD vs Ariya 87 kWh FWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) has a starting price of €43490, compared to the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…), which starts at €53490.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Years of Production 2021-… 2021-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan, China Japan, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €43490 €53490
Price Europe (Used) €30990 €39898
GCC Score 5.6 6.5

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 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…).

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Range (EPA) 348 km 489 km
Range (WLTP) 404 km 536 km
Range (GCC) 332 km 462 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 66 kWh 91 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 63 kWh 87 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19 kWh/100 km 18.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.27 km/kWh 5.31 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.7 7.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 130 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 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 130 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.8 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) has more power, the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: EESM 1 motor: EESM
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 178 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 239 hp
Motor Torque 300 Nm 300 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.5 s 7.6 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.6

Dimensions

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD (2021-…) and Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Length 4595 mm 4595 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2172 mm 2172 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1850 mm
Height 1660 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2775 mm 2775 mm

Cargo and Towing

Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 750 kg).

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh FWD Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1980 kg 2121 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 466 l 466 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1350 l 1350 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 750 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 6.8
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