Global EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD vs Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp

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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 Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...), which starts at €47900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp
Years of Production 2021-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan, China France
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €53490 €47900
Price Europe (Used) €39898 €42450
GCC Score 6.4 7.2

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp
Range (EPA) 489 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 536 km 625 km
Range (GCC) 462 km 540 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 91 kWh 92 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 87 kWh 87 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.8 kWh/100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.31 km/kWh 6.21 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.3 9.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 8

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 Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type EESM EESM
Motor Power (kW) 178 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 239 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 300 Nm 300 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.6 s 7.9 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 3.6 3.6

Dimensions

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp
Length 4595 mm 4470 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2172 mm 2085 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1864 mm
Height 1660 mm 1571 mm
Wheelbase 2775 mm 2785 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) 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 Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (2023-...) 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 Renault Scenic E-Tech 87 kWh 220 hp
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2121 kg 1852 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 466 l 545 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1350 l 1670 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1100 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 6.5
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