Comparison
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Nissan Ariya
RWD Extended vs EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Ford Mustang Mach-E 320 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $44,370 vs $45,345
Faster charging Nissan Ariya 35 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Ford Mustang Mach-E $4,750 vs $5,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
320 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$142/mi vs $154/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Ariya
35 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
307 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Nissan Ariya
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
5.4 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD Extended | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $45,345 | $44,370 (better) |
| Range | 320 mi (better) | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 307 Wh/mi • 3.26 mi/kWh (better) | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 92 kWh (better) | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 178 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 35 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 59.8 | 65.5 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 70 mi | 76 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 142 $/mi (better) | 154 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.4 s (better) | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 14 cu ft | 17 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Ford Mustang Mach-E if…
- You drive long days: 320 vs 289 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,750 vs $5,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.4 vs 7.4 seconds.
Pick the Nissan Ariya if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 35 vs 45 minutes.
Availability: Nissan Ariya production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Nissan Ariya
| Charging mix | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 307 Wh/mi | 344 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,500 | $3,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,750 | $5,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,800 | $11,000 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 218 mi | 197 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 172 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 90 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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