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Nissan Ariya vs Rivian R2

Comparing the 2025 Nissan Ariya (from $39,770) with the 2026 Rivian R2 (from $44,990). The Ariya offers 216 miles of range while the R2 offers 275 miles.

Quick Take

Nissan Ariya plays nicest with your phone, while Rivian R2 hauls the most gear.

Nissan Ariya

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Nissan Ariya

Best Phone Integration

  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
Rivian R2

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Rivian R2

Most Cargo Space

  • 90.1 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 185.9" long
  • 115.6" wheelbase
Price
$39,770 - $54,370
$44,990 - $57,990
Range
205-289 miles
275-345 miles
Horsepower
214-389 hp
350-656 hp
0-60 mph
4.8-7.2 sec
3.6-5.9 sec
Battery Size
63-87 kWh
87.9 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
99 mph
110-130 mph
Towing Capacity
1500 lbs
3500-4400 lbs
DC Fast Charging
35 min (10-80%)
29 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
10.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
182.9"
185.9"
Width
74.8"
78.1"
Height
65.4"
66.9"
Cargo Capacity
59.7 cu ft
90.1 cu ft

Nissan Ariya vs Rivian R2: Which Should You Buy?

The Nissan Ariya starts at $39,770, undercutting the Rivian R2 ($44,990) by about $5,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Rivian R2 covers up to 345 miles, 56 more than the Nissan Ariya's maximum of 289. At a DC fast charger, the Rivian R2 goes from 10-80% in about 29 minutes vs 35 for the Nissan Ariya.

The Rivian R2 offers 90.1 cu ft of cargo space vs 59.7 for the Nissan Ariya.

Bottom line: pick the Nissan Ariya if CarPlay and Android Auto are must-haves, or the Rivian R2 if cargo space is king.

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