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Nissan Ariya vs Zeekr X

The Nissan Ariya and Zeekr X are both electric SUVs, but they target different sub-segments. Ariya sits in the mid-size family SUV space with focus on comfort and range. Zeekr X sits in the compact premium crossover space, aimed at urban buyers who want smaller size, quick acceleration, and modern tech.

Range favors Ariya. It reaches around 385 to 500 km depending on battery, while Zeekr X sits around 446 km WLTP with real-world closer to 360 km. Charging differs in execution. Ariya peaks at about 130 kW with 10 to 80 percent in about 35 to 40 minutes. Zeekr X reaches about 150 to 158 kW and completes 10 to 80 percent in about 25 to 30 minutes, making it quicker in short charging sessions.

Nissan Ariya vs Zeekr X

Price positioning differs. Ariya sits in the mid-range EV SUV bracket. Zeekr X undercuts many premium rivals with lower entry pricing. Availability also differs. Ariya sells across Europe, US, and more global markets. Zeekr X focuses on China and selected European regions. This comparison helps you decide between a larger long-range SUV and a smaller fast-charging urban EV.

Within Nissan, Ariya sits above Nissan Leaf as the main global SUV EV. Within Zeekr, the X sits alongside models like Zeekr 001 and targets entry premium buyers.

Ariya offers long range, smooth ride, and more cabin space, but slower peak charging and less agile handling; Zeekr X offers faster charging, compact size for cities, and strong acceleration, but lower real-world range and limited global availability.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick Ariya for range, space, and long trips. Pick Zeekr X for city driving, faster charging stops, and smaller footprint.

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  Nissan Ariya Zeekr X
Price $39,600.00 $46,000.00
Our Rating 7.0 6.0
Brand Nissan Zeekr
Category Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Nissan Ariya 63kWh
Nissan Ariya 87kWh
Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
Zeekr X Long Range RWD
Zeekr X Privilege AWD

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2020, June - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
2020, June - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
2020, June - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
2020, June - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
2023, April 01 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
2023, April 19
Availability Status Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
Available to order. Released 2022, July - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
Available to order. Released 2022, July - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
Available to order. Released 2023, April 03 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
Available to order. Released 2023, October
Country of origin Japan China
Base Price (USD) $ 39,600 € 47,500 £ 39,700 - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
$ 41,200 € 53,500 £ 44,700 - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
$ 43,600 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
€ 57,500 £ 50,850 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
$ 48,200 € 65,500 £ 59,000 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
€ 46,000 - Zeekr X Long Range RWD
€ 50,500 - Zeekr X Privilege AWD

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 63 kWh usable, 65 kWh total - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
63 kWh usable, 65 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
69 kWh total
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion Liquid-cooled NMC battery (400V type)
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 251 mi WLTP (216 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
333 mi WLTP (304 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
205 mi EPA - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
319 mi WLTP - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
309 mi WLTP (272 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
273 mi WLTP - Zeekr X Long Range RWD
249 mi WLTP - Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Energy Consumption 285 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
293 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
350 Wh/mi EPA - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
319 Wh/mi WLTP -Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
328 Wh/mi WLTP (370 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
264 Wh/mi WLTP - Zeekr X Long Range RWD
295 Wh/mi WLTP - Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes
Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
Type 2 22 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
Type 2 22 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 4 hours
DC Charging (Max kW) CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
CCS 130 kW max - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
CCS 130 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
CCS 130 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
CCS 150 kW, 10-80% in 29 min

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
FWD 242 hp (178 kW) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
AWD 306 hp (225 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
AWD 389 hp (290 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Zeekr X Long Range RWD
AWD 428 hp (315 kW) - Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Torque (Nm) 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
560 Nm (413 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
600 Nm (443 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
600 Nm (442 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
343 Nm (253 lb-ft) - Zeekr X Long Range RWD
543 Nm (400 lb-ft) - Zeekr X Privilege AWD
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
7.2 sec 0-60 mph (7.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh

5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
5.6 sec 0-62 mph - Zeekr X Long Range RWD
3.8 sec 0-62 mph - Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 99 mph (160 km/h) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
99 mph (160 km/h) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
112 mph (180 km/h)
Transmission / Drive Single-speed Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door SUV, 5 seats
5 door SUV, 4/5 seats
Platform / Architecture CMF-EV SEA
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 4595 x 1850 x 1660 mm (180.9 x 72.8 x 65.4 in) 4432 x 1836 x 1566 mm (174.5 x 72.3 x 61.7 in)
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.297 Cd 0.28 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 2775 mm (109.3 in) 2750 mm (108.3 in)
Ground Clearance (mm) 185 mm (7.3 in) 175 mm (6.9 in) - Zeekr X Long Range RWD
170 mm (6.7 in) - Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Kerb Weight (kg) EU: 1980 kg unladen, 2499 kg gross - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
EU: 2121 kg unladen, 2530 kg gross - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
US: 2090 kg curb - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
EU: 2259 kg unladen, 2655 kg gross - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
EU: 2259 kg unladen, 2655 kg gross (US: 2222 kg curb) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
EU: 1855 kg unladen - Zeekr X Long Range RWD
EU: 1960 kg unladen - Zeekr X Privilege AWD
Suspension (Front / Rear) Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson strut, rear five-link
Wheel Size (inches) R19, R20 R19, R20
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 468 l - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
EU: 468 l - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
US: 646 l, 1691 l max - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
EU: 415 l - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
EU: 415 l, 2655 l max (US: 646 l, 1691 l max) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
EU: 362 l
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) No
No
Towing Capacity (kg) EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Nissan Ariya 63kWh
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Nissan Ariya 87kWh
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked (US: 680 kg unbraked) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked (US: 680 kg unbraked) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW
EU: 1600 kg braked

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Front, side, rear, head airbag system
Driver Assistance (ADAS) 5 radars, 7 cameras, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Automatic front emergency braking with pedestrian & cyclist recognition and junction assist, Intelligent Around View Monitor, High Beam Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Automatic Braking, Traffic Jam Pilot, Traffic Sign Recognition 1 mmWave radar, 15 cameras, 12 sensors. Driver Performance Monitor, Fatigue driving reminder, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Sign Information, Front and Rear Parking Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Parking Emergency Brake, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Center Assist, Forward and Rear Collision Warning
Crash Test Ratings NCAP 2022: 5 stars

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats Heated, ventilated with massage driver seat, heated with massage pasenger seat
Roof Type Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide
All-glass roof
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, ProPilot autonomous parking

Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 12.3" touchscreen 14.6" touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 12.3" 8.8"
Head-Up Display (HUD) Yes, with augmented reality Yes
Additional Notes 5.7" touchscreen in the rear row for climate settings

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Additional Notes Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Also known as Nissan Ariya Engage e-4ORCE AWD Digital Video Recorder Safety
Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
  Nissan Ariya Zeekr X

Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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