2024 Nissan ARIYA vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan ARIYA

2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Highlander

2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City Info not available 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 59.7 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 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)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 214 - 389 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.9 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander than in the Nissan ARIYA, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Nissan ARIYA and the Toyota Highlander.

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). Whether you pick the Nissan ARIYA or the Toyota Highlander, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Nissan ARIYA is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Nissan ARIYA, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The Nissan ARIYA has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Nissan ARIYA for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan ARIYA greatly out-muscles the Toyota Highlander.

Powertrain
The Nissan ARIYA has much lower torque than the Toyota Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Nissan ARIYA has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Nissan ARIYA has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.