2025 Nissan ARIYA vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan ARIYA

2025 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,770 to $54,370
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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MPG - City Info not available 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 59.7 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 214 - 389 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.9 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Nissan ARIYA, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan ARIYA.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Nissan ARIYA or the Toyota Grand Highlander, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan ARIYA is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Nissan ARIYA, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Nissan ARIYA has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Nissan ARIYA has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
The Nissan ARIYA has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Nissan ARIYA seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Nissan ARIYA has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.