Global EV Comparison: Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €53490. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30890 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) 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.

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 Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) has more power, the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022).

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) 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) Pure Electric (2022), but the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Pure Electric (2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…).