Nissan vs. Tesla
When comparing the Nissan brand to the Tesla brand, Nissan has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety and retained value.
Nissan versus Tesla: Pricing and Value
Nissan has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 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 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Nissan versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
Tesla has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Available Body Styles
Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Nissan offers 15 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Tesla offers 4 electric vehicles.
Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 11 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Tesla offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
EVs
Nissan Ariya
$43,777 - $63,541
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
$29,900 - $40,396
New Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Nissan Ariya
$35,993 - $58,992
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
$26,006 - $38,335
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
$44,946 - $55,998
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
$44,946 - $55,998
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Nissan Ariya
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
42.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Nissan Ariya
214 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
201 hp / 225 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
30 / 37 / 33
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
EV Range
Nissan Ariya
216 miles
EV Range
Tesla Model Y
279 miles
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Nissan Ariya
Not available
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Nissan Ariya
Not available
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Nissan Ariya
Not available
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Nissan Ariya
Not available
Other Comparisons
Nissan Rogue
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
