Nissan Ariya vs. Toyota bZ4X
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Ariya and Toyota bZ4X 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 Toyota bZ4X.
In comparing the Nissan Ariya's and the Toyota bZ4X's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Ariya has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota bZ4X has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Ariya's and the Toyota bZ4X's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Ariya is a better car than the Toyota bZ4X.
Pricing: For a new model, the Nissan Ariya's price is between $41,284 and $57,757, with the Toyota bZ4X priced between $44,421 and $53,037.
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 Toyota bZ4X loses 42.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota bZ4X retains 13.4 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 Toyota bZ4X base engine makes 201 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Nissan Ariya has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Toyota bZ4X has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan Ariya and the Toyota bZ4X 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:
44421 - 53037
Starting MSRP:
43070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
42187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39590 - 46000
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:
42829
Price Range:
30608 - 51951
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
46745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
42829 - 49434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
167
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9996
# Good or Great Deals:
73
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
23093
Depreciation %:
0.5833056
Resale Value $:
16497
Residual Value %:
0.4166944
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5490341
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.44382372 - 0.60139275
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19115
Depreciation %:
0.44382372
Resale Value $:
23955
Residual Value %:
0.5561762800000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5490341
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.44382372 - 0.60139275
Nissan Ariya Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.999012 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota bZ4X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.842055 / 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 Toyota bZ4X
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:
2.632729201801976
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
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 / 65Toyota bZ4X Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 59Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
36 out of / 65Ranking
37 out of / 65Ranking
49 out of / 65Ranking
52 out of / 65Ranking
60 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
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+
Toyota bZ4X Trim Levels
Limited, XLE
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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
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:
201 hp
Torque:
196 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 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 / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
252 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
71.4 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
50 hours (120V)
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
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
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:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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
Standard
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.0 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:
4266 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
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
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Heavy Metal
Silver
Elemental Silver Metallic
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Red
Supersonic Red
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Light Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available