2023 Nissan ARIYA vs. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

Picture of the 2023 Nissan ARIYA

2023 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $43,190 to $60,190
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Picture of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

2023 Volkswagen
ID.4

MSRP*: $38,995 to $55,495
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 59.7 ft3 64.2 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)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 295-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 214 - 389 hp 201 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,200 - 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 182.9 in 180.5 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 in
Front 40.6 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 38.4 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
The Nissan ARIYA offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen ID.4, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Nissan ARIYA and the Volkswagen ID.4.

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). The Nissan ARIYA is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan ARIYA is much wider than the Volkswagen ID.4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Nissan ARIYA takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen ID.4.

Handling
The Nissan ARIYA has a significantly larger turning radius than the Volkswagen ID.4, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen ID.4 is clearly the choice over the Nissan ARIYA for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan ARIYA greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen ID.4.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Nissan ARIYA does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan ARIYA and the Volkswagen ID.4. The Nissan ARIYA has less cargo space than the Volkswagen ID.4, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.