Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD vs Leaf 40 kWh

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) has a starting price of €35900, while the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) is not sold in Europe.

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) is a SUV, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is a Hatchback.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Years of Production 2021-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan, China Japan, UK, USA
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €35900
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €15890
GCC Score 5.6 4.8

Range and Efficiency

While the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…).

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Range (EPA) 330 km 240 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 285 km
Range (GCC) 314 km 238 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 66 kWh 40 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 63 kWh 39 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.1 kWh/100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.98 km/kWh 6.1 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.1 5.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 130 kW, while the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 3.6 kW.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 3.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CHAdeMOType 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 4.7 3.3

Performance

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Drive Type AWD FWD
Motor Type 2 motors: EESM (front), EESM (rear) 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 250 kW 110 kW
Motor Power (hp) 335 hp 148 hp
Motor Torque 560 Nm 320 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.9 s 7.9 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 144 km/h
Performance Score 5.2 3.1

Dimensions

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Length 4595 mm 4490 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2172 mm 2030 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1788 mm
Height 1660 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 2775 mm 2700 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

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

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh e-4ORCE AWD (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Nissan Ariya 63 kWh AWD Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2090 kg 1580 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 408 l 435 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1280 l 1176 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 4.5
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