Nissan Ariya vs. Hyundai IONIQ Electric

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Ariya and Hyundai IONIQ Electric contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Ariya and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.

When we compare the Nissan Ariya's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Ariya has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Ariya's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2025 Nissan Ariya ranges from $26,750 to $48,725 while a used 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric is priced between $13,472 to $21,698.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Ariya loses 63.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric loses 59.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Electric retains 4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Ariya.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Ariya’s base engine makes 214 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Ariya is rated to deliver an average of 109 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 216 miles. The IONIQ Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 170 miles.This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Electric the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan Ariya the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Ariya is 10.5 hours (240V), while the charge time for the IONIQ Electric is 6 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Ariya, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Ariya has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.