Nissan vs. Tesla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Nissan and Tesla contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Nissan and Tesla cars.
When comparing the Nissan brand to the Tesla brand, Nissan has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Nissan versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Nissan has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Nissan and Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Nissan, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Nissan the overall advantage over Tesla.
Nissan versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Nissan versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Tesla has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Nissan and Tesla tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings: Tesla has the better car ranking in 1 category: Model X in Safest Electric SUVs.
Available Body Styles: Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.
Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
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Nissan Ariya
$41,284 - $57,757
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Nissan Rogue
$30,504 - $42,947
New Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
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Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Nissan Ariya
Not Yet Available
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Nissan Rogue
$31,910 - $43,642
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
$39,977 - $51,617
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Tesla Model Y
$39,977 - $51,617
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Nissan Ariya
56.2%
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Nissan Rogue
42.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Tesla Model Y
53.4%
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Tesla Model Y
53.4%
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Nissan Ariya
214 hp / 221 foot-lbs
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Nissan Rogue
201 hp / 225 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
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Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
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Nissan Rogue
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
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Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
EV Range
Nissan Ariya
216 miles
EV Range
Tesla Model Y
260 miles
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Nissan Ariya
Not available
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Nissan Rogue
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Tesla Model Y
Not available
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Tesla Model Y
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Nissan Ariya
Not available
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Nissan Rogue
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Tesla Model Y
Not available
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Tesla Model Y
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Nissan Ariya
10 / 10
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Nissan Rogue
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
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Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
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Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Nissan Ariya
7.0 / 10
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Nissan Rogue
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
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Tesla Model Y
7.2 / 10
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Tesla Model Y
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
EVs
Nissan Ariya
#9 of 44 in
Safest Electric SUVs
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Nissan Rogue
#21 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
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Tesla Model Y
#6 of 44 in
Safest Electric SUVs
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Tesla Model Y
#6 of 44 in
Safest Electric SUVs