Compare the2026 Volvo EX30VS 2025 Nissan Ariya

The EX30 has a standard Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), which use a specially designed seat to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the WHIPS allows the backrest to travel backwards to cushion the occupants and the headrests move forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Ariya doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The EX30 has standard Post-impact braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Ariya doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the EX30 and Ariya have rear cross-traffic warning, but the EX30 has Braking Intervention (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Ariya’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the EX30 and the Ariya have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The EX30 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Ariya’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The EX30’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Ariya’s (12 vs. 5 years).

The EX30 has more powerful engines than the Ariya:

As tested in Car and Driver the Volvo EX30 electric motors is faster than the Ariya Evolve+ electric motor:

On the EPA test cycle the EX30 gets better mileage than the Ariya:

The EX30 can travel longer on a full charge than the Ariya on a full charge:

For better stopping power the EX30’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Ariya:

The EX30 stops much shorter than the Ariya:

For greater off-road capability the EX30 Cross Country has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Ariya (7.5 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the EX30 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Volvo EX30 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 900 pounds less than the Nissan Ariya.

The EX30 is 1 foot, 4.2 inches shorter than the Ariya, making the EX30 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the EX30 easier. The EX30’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 22.9 inches, while the Ariya’s liftover is 30.6 inches.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the EX30. The Ariya doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The EX30’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Ariya’s (2000 vs. 0 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE is only 1500 pounds. The EX30 offers up to a 3527 lbs. towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the EX30 uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Ariya doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The EX30 has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Ariya doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

If the windows are left open on the EX30 the driver can close all of them at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Ariya can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The EX30’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Ariya’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

The EX30’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Ariya offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.