2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2024 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,755 to $59,200
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan ARIYA

2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 59.7 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 214 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 5,300 - 5,600 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Nissan ARIYA. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan ARIYA.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan ARIYA.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much wider than the Nissan ARIYA, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan ARIYA.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Nissan ARIYA for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan ARIYA.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan ARIYA.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Nissan ARIYA, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.