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.
In comparing 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 area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Ariya's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Ariya is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Ariya loses 56.2 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric loses 49 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Electric retains 7.2 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.
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 and rear leg room. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the area of 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41284 - 57757
Starting MSRP:
39590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
42187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39590 - 46000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33245
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
33805
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
31670 - 36500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
46745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
42829 - 49434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
149
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8650
# Good or Great Deals:
40
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20483
Price Range:
16784 - 25741
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
19205
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
18372 - 20483
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30237
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Nissan Ariya Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.999012 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6756 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.451199 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Ariya
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Electric
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Electric Compact Cars)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
5.5 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5938683631277684
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4793964717697514
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.5 - 3.6
Nissan Ariya Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 59Ranking
22 out of / 65Ranking
23 out of / 65Ranking
23 out of / 65Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 65Ranking
35 out of / 65Ranking
42 out of / 65Ranking
43 out of / 65Ranking
48 out of / 65Hyundai IONIQ Electric Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 30Ranking
29 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Nissan Ariya Trim Levels
Empower+, Engage, Engage e-4ORCE, Engage+ e-4ORCE, Evolve+, Evolve+ e-4ORCE, Platinum+ e-4ORCE, Premiere, Venture+
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Trim Levels
Limited, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
214 hp
Torque:
221 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp
Torque:
218 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
216 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
63 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
127 / 121 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
170 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
38.3 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
6 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
22.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
119.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4323 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
182.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3371 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Pearl
Blue
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl/Black Diamond Pearl
Gray
Boulder Gray Pearl / Boulder Gray Pearl/Black Diamond Pearl / Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic/Black Diamond Pearl
White
Everest White Pearl / Everest White Pearl TriCoat/Black Diamond Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Amazon Gray / Electric Shadow
Silver
Stellar Silver
White
Ceramic White
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Light Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Dark Gray
