Nissan Ariya vs. Polestar 2
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Ariya and Polestar 2 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 Polestar 2.
When we compare the Nissan Ariya's and the Polestar 2's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Ariya has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. The Polestar 2 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Ariya's and the Polestar 2's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Ariya is a better car than the Polestar 2.
Pricing: For a new model, the Nissan Ariya's price is between $41,284 and $57,757, with the Polestar 2 priced between $51,780 and $68,870.
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 Polestar 2 loses 62.9 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Ariya retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Polestar 2.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Ariya’s base engine makes 214 horsepower, and the Polestar 2 base engine makes 299 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Ariya, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Polestar 2, a electric midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan Ariya and the Polestar 2 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
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:
51780 - 68870
Starting MSRP:
49900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
47030
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
38990 - 52200
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:
58090
Price Range:
44200 - 65978
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
60093
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
58090 - 62096
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16926
# Good or Great Deals:
9
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
23093
Depreciation %:
0.5833056
Resale Value $:
16497
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5490341
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.44382372 - 0.60139275
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
0.48352915
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
0.48348473 - 0.63671648
Nissan Ariya Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.999012 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Polestar 2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.578067 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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 Polestar 2
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:
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:
1.4796252345177188
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
9.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
1.5 - 127.5
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 / 65Polestar 2 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 30Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
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+
Polestar 2 Trim Levels
Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Single Motor
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
299 hp
Torque:
361 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 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:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
320 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 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:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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:
N/A
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:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
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:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
38.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 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:
4396 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
181.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
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
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Space
Blue
Midnight
Gray
Magnesium / Thunder
Silver
Not available
White
Snow
Beige
Jupiter
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Light Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Embossed Textile / Charcoal WeaveTech
Gray
Slate WeaveTech / Zinc / Zinc Embossed Textile
