Global EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD vs BYD Seal U Comfort

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) has a starting price of €53490, compared to the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...), which starts at €41990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD BYD Seal U Comfort
Years of Production 2021-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan, China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €53490 €41990
Price Europe (Used) €39898 €36990
GCC Score 6.5 6

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 BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...).

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD BYD Seal U Comfort
Range (EPA) 489 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 536 km 420 km
Range (GCC) 462 km 357 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 91 kWh 73 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 87 kWh 71.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.8 kWh/100 km 20.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.31 km/kWh 4.97 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.4 5.6

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 BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) maxes out at 115 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 BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD BYD Seal U Comfort
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 115 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 5.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD BYD Seal U Comfort
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type EESM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 178 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 239 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 300 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.6 s 9.3 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 175 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.4

Dimensions

The BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD BYD Seal U Comfort
Length 4595 mm 4785 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2172 mm 2085 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1890 mm
Height 1660 mm 1668 mm
Wheelbase 2775 mm 2765 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

The BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…).

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD BYD Seal U Comfort
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2121 kg 2020 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 466 l 552 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1350 l 1440 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1300 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 7.2
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