Nissan ARIYA vs Volkswagen ID.4: The Comparison

Nissan ARIYA vs Volkswagen ID.4: The Comparison

As the market becomes flooded with electric SUVs, the competition is fierce in this category.

VW Complex 440 in Laval brings you today a comparison between the Nissan ARIYA and Volkswagen ID.4: who will win this duel? Read on to learn more! Plus, discover the features of other vehicles in the Volkswagen Canada range!

Price and Trims

Comparative Technical Specs Sheet between the Nissan ARIYA and the Volkswagen ID.4.

The price ranges of the ARIYA vs ID.4 are relatively similar, but with a slight advantage for the Volkswagen SUV, which also offers more trims than its Nissan counterpart.

It's worth noting that these 2 vehicles are eligible for government rebates totaling $12,000.

Volkswagen ID.4 :

Trim Price
Base $51,738
S $54,238
Pro $56,238
Pro S $58,738
Pro AWD $61,238
Pro S AWD $63,738
Front 3/4 view of the Volkswagen ID.4 parked on an asphalt surface.

Nissan ARIYA :

Trim Price
Engage $52,835
Evolve $59,835
Evolve+ (TA) $62,835
Evolve+ (TI) $64,835

Power and Performance: ARIYA vs ID.4

In this chapter, our ID.4 vs ARIYA comparison shows that the electric SUV from Nissan has superior power only in its highest trim, while the other models offer similar performances to those available from the ID.4; the same goes for the range, where these 2 models offer similar figures.

When it comes to charging time, you will need between 6.2 and 8 hours to charge your ID.4 on a Level 2 charger, significantly less than the ARIYA, which must be plugged in between 10.5 and 14 hours.

With a Level 3 charger, about thirty minutes will be enough to recover approximately 80% of the charge, with once again a slight advantage for the ID.4.

The 2024 ID.4 spec sheet will tell you more about this Volkswagen SUV's capabilities:

Power and Performance Base S Pro Pro S Pro AWD Pro S AWD
Power 201 horsepower 282 horsepower 201 horsepower 282 horsepower 201 horsepower 282 horsepower 201 horsepower 282 horsepower 335 horsepower 335 horsepower
Range 332 kilometres 332 kilometres 468 kilometres 468 kilometres 423 kilometres 423 kilometres
Drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Power and Performance Base S
Power 201 horsepower 282 horsepower 201 horsepower 282 horsepower
Range 332 kilometres 332 kilometres
Drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Power and Performance Pro Pro S
Power 201 horsepower 282 horsepower 201 horsepower 282 horsepower
Range 468 kilometres 468 kilometres
Drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Power and Performance Pro AWD Pro S AWD
Power 335 horsepower 335 horsepower
Range 423 kilometres 423 kilometres
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Front 3/4 view of the Volkswagen ID.4 driving on a road.

Other Advantages of the ID.4 Compared to the ARIYA

The utility volume of the ID.4 (858-1818 liters) is more generous than that of the Nissan SUV (646-1691 liters), and its towing capacity of 2200 to 2700 pounds is superior to that of the ARIYA, which is at a maximum of 1500 pounds and not recommended on entry-level models.

Exterior Design: Nissan ARIYA vs Volkswagen ID.4

Regarding design, our Nissan vs VW comparison reveals that the designers of both manufacturers have created 2 highly attractive models, with dynamic and bold lines as desired.

For the VW ID.4, depending on the model, the following features can be found:

  • LED headlamps and taillights
  • Automatic LED reflector headlights, with LED daytime running lights and Home Leave/Return Home function
  • 19, 20, or 21-inch wheels
  • Illuminated door handles
  • A front light strip with an illuminated VW logo at the front and rear
  • A hands-free electric tailgate
  • And much more

The ARIYA, on the other hand, stands out by offering:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • LED front and rear lights
  • An illuminated Nissan emblem
  • A rear roof spoiler
  • A panoramic sunroof
  • An electric tailgate
  • And more, depending on the trim.
Front 3/4 view of the Volkswagen ID.4 driving on a road during a snowfall.

Interior and Comfort: ARIYA vs ID.4

The ID.4, as our comparison shows, has nothing to envy its rival in terms of amenities. Depending on the model, it can be equipped with the following features:

  • 2 or 3-zone climate control
  • Ambient interior lighting with 10 or 30 colors
  • Front and rear heated seats
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • 4-way electric massage and lumbar support for the front seats
  • Multi-function heated leather steering wheel
  • High-quality upholstery
  • And more

The Nissan ARIYA offers a spacious cabin equipped with zero gravity front seats, a removable central console, ambient lighting, 2-zone climate control, 8-way electric driver seat, front and rear heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and more.

Technology and Infotainment Onboard Both Vehicles

Here, too, the Volkswagen ID.4 fares very well by offering a plethora of onboard technologies and advanced safety features, including:

  • 12 or 12.9-inch touchscreen with navigation
  • Harman Kardon audio system
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 4 USB-C ports (2 front, 2 rear)
  • Traffic sign display
  • Park Assist parking aid
  • Reverse camera
  • Blind spot monitoring with cyclist detection
  • Rain sensor wipers
  • And more

On the ARIYA side, we note wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Bose audio system, head-up display, lane departure detection, emergency braking with pedestrian detection, an intelligent LCD rearview mirror, and ProPILOT assistance, to name just a few.

Technology and Infotainment Onboard the Volkswagen ID.4.

Takeaway

Our comparison of the Nissan ARIYA vs Volkswagen ID.4 shows that while both SUVs deserve your attention, the ID.4 stands out in terms of base price, equipment, utility volume, and towing capacity, while offering a tough competition in terms of performance and range.

To learn more about the ID.4, its advantages over the competition, our Volkswagen promotions in Laval, or our Volkswagen financing options, come visit us at Complexe VW 440 in Laval, your premier Volkswagen dealer near North Shore of Montreal, Terrebonne, and Montreal North!

Volkswagen ID.4 2024: Price and Technical Sheet

Specs Base S Pro Pro S Pro AWD Pro S AWD
Prix 51 738 $ 54 238 $ 56 238 $ 58 738 $ 61 238 $ 63 738 $
Puissance 201 chevaux 201 chevaux 282 chevaux 282 chevaux 335 chevaux 335 chevaux
Entraînement Propulsion Propulsion Propulsion Propulsion Intégral Intégral
Autonomie 332 km 332 km 468 km 468 km 423 km 423 km
Remorquage 2200 lb 2200 lb 2200 lb 2200 lb 2700 lb 2700 lb
Vol. utilitaire 858-1818 litres 858-1818 litres 858-1818 litres 858-1818 litres 858-1818 litres 858-1818 litres
Specs Base S
Prix 51 738 $ 54 238 $
Puissance 201 chevaux 201 chevaux
Entraînement Propulsion Propulsion
Autonomie 332 km 332 km
Remorquage 2200 lb 2200 lb
Vol. utilitaire 858-1818 litres 858-1818 litres
Specs Pro Pro S
Prix 56 238 $ 58 738 $
Puissance 282 chevaux 282 chevaux
Entraînement Propulsion Propulsion
Autonomie 468 km 468 km
Remorquage 2200 lb 2200 lb
Vol. utilitaire 858-1818 litres 858-1818 litres
Specs Pro AWD Pro S AWD
Prix 61 238 $ 63 738 $
Puissance 335 chevaux 335 chevaux
Entraînement Intégral Intégral
Autonomie 423 km 423 km
Remorquage 2700 lb 2700 lb
Vol. utilitaire 858-1818 litres 858-1818 litres
Specs Engage Evolve Evolve+ (TA) Evolve+ (TI)
Price $52,835 $59,835 $62,835 $64,835
Power FWD e-4ORCE FWD e-4ORCE
Drive 214 ch/221 lb-pi 335 ch/413 lb-pi 238 ch/221 lb-pi 389 ch/442 lb-pi
Range 348 km 330 km 465 km 438 km
Towing No 1500 lb No 1500 lb
Specs Engage Evolve
Price $52,835 $59,835
Power FWD e-4ORCE
Drive 214 ch/221 lb-pi 335 ch/413 lb-pi
Range 348 km 330 km
Towing No 1500 lb
Specs Evolve+ (TA) Evolve+ (TI)
Price $62,835 $64,835
Power FWD e-4ORCE
Drive 238 ch/221 lb-pi 389 ch/442 lb-pi
Range 465 km 438 km
Towing No 1500 lb