Head-to-head
Mini Aceman vs Nissan Ariya
Just $150 separates the Mini Aceman and Nissan Ariya on starting price, but the Nissan Ariya goes 194 km further on a charge. Here's where the rest of the spec sheets pull apart.
Option A · SUV
Mini Aceman
Mini's new electric-only small crossover slots between the Cooper hatch and Countryman. Modest 38.5 kWh battery keeps the price down but limits range.
- From
- $55,990
- Range
- 310 km
- Battery
- 38.5 kWh
Option B · SUV
Nissan Ariya
Nissan's electric mid-size SUV — finally in Australia after a long wait, with the longest factory warranty of any EV on sale: 10 years / 300,000 km on both vehicle and battery.
- From
- $55,840
- Range
- 504 km
- Battery
- 87 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mini Aceman and Nissan Ariya, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya goes 194 km further on a charge (504 vs 310 km WLTP).
- 2
Battery · advantage Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya carries a 48.5 kWh larger battery (87 vs 38.5 kWh).
- 3
Warranty · advantage Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya covers the vehicle for 5 more years (10 vs 5 yrs).
- 4
DC charging · advantage Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya accepts 55 kW more DC peak charging (130 vs 75 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 5
Boot · advantage Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya swallows 166 L more cargo with the rear seats up (466 vs 300 L).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mini Aceman wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.9s vs 8.1s)
Where the Nissan Ariya wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $150
- ▸ 194 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (130 kW vs 75 kW)
- ▸ Longer warranty (10 years)
Mini Aceman
What we like
- ✓ Mini character in a more practical crossover body
- ✓ Fresh 5-star Euro NCAP rating
- ✓ Distinctive interior design language
What we don't
- ✕ 310 km WLTP range is modest for the price
- ✕ Small 38.5 kWh battery limits long trips
- ✕ China origin matters to some Mini fans
Nissan Ariya
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 10-year / 300,000 km warranty (best in Australia)
- ✓ Fresh 2025 ANCAP 5-star rating
- ✓ Class-leading 22 kW three-phase AC charging
What we don't
- ✕ Modest 0-100 for the price (8.1s)
- ✕ Pricing climbs sharply for AWD e-4ORCE variants
- ✕ Late to market — competitors have evolved further
Frequently asked: Mini Aceman vs Nissan Ariya
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mini Aceman or the Nissan Ariya?
- The Nissan Ariya is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $55,840 versus $55,990 for the Mini Aceman, a $150 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Nissan Ariya has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 504 km, 194 km further than the Mini Aceman's 310 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Nissan Ariya accepts a peak DC charging rate of 130 kW versus 75 kW for the Mini Aceman. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which has the longer warranty?
- The Nissan Ariya is covered by a 10-year vehicle warranty, versus 5 years for the Mini Aceman. Both also carry separate high-voltage battery warranties — check the manufacturer's site for the latest kilometre and condition limits.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Nissan Ariya
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (194 km further per charge)
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you regularly load it up (166 L more boot)
- ✓ peace-of-mind warranty matters (5 more years of cover)
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.