Global EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 87 kWh AWD 225 kW vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) has a starting price of €57490, compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…), which starts at €59590.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Even though the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) has a larger battery, the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…).

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (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 Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…), but the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Twin Motor (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE AWD 225 kW (2021-…).