Comparison
Nissan Ariya vs Tesla Model 3
Static side-by-side comparison using range, charging, value, efficiency, performance, and utility metrics.
Nissan Ariya: 1.8 Tesla Model 3: 5.4
Spec matrix
Specs comparison
| Spec | Nissan Ariya | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | — | — |
| Range | 289 mi (EPA) | 363 mi (EPA) |
| Efficiency | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 87 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 178 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 65.5 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | — | — |
| 0–60 mph | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Cargo | — | — |
| Tow rating | — | — |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose Nissan Ariya if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 36 min).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (5.4 vs 1.8).
Nissan Ariya
1.8
Tesla Model 3
5.4
Best for X
Best for range
Tesla Model 3
363
Best for charging speed
Nissan Ariya
35
Best for value
—
Insufficient data
Best for performance
—
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Tie
50 utility index
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