2026 Fiat 500e vs 2026 Nissan Ariya
Too close to call: Fiat 500e 96.7 vs Nissan Ariya 95.8 with these weights.
2026 Fiat 500e
The 2026 Fiat 500e is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the 500e, is EPA-rated at 14…
2026 Nissan Ariya
The 2026 Nissan Ariya is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the ARIYA FWD 87kWh, is EPA-rat…
2026 Fiat 500e
Toss-upToo close to call: Fiat 500e 96.7 vs Nissan Ariya 95.8 with these weights.
| Category · weight | 2026 Fiat 500eoverall 96.7 | 2026 Nissan Ariyaoverall 95.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 92.3 | 90.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 96.7 | 95.8 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Fiat 500e and Nissan Ariya
Fiat 500e: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Nissan Ariya: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Fiat 500e wins
- It costs $100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $750).
- It is rated 116 combined against 101 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2026 Nissan Ariya answers
- It goes 67 miles further on a charge (216 against 149 miles of EPA range).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFiat 500e
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Ariya
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Fiat 500e | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | 500e | ARIYA FWD 63kWh |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 116 | 101 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $750 |
| EV range | 149 mi | 216 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Fiat 500e or the 2026 Nissan Ariya?
Too close to call: Fiat 500e 96.7 vs Nissan Ariya 95.8 with these weights. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Fiat 500e scores 96.7 and the 2026 Nissan Ariya 95.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Fiat 500e or the 2026 Nissan Ariya?
2026 Fiat 500e: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Nissan Ariya: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Fiat 500e and the 2026 Nissan Ariya?
Where the 2026 Fiat 500e wins: it costs $100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $750) and is rated 116 combined against 101 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2026 Nissan Ariya answers: it goes 67 miles further on a charge (216 against 149 miles of EPA range). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.