2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2025 Nissan Kicks Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 50.1 - 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 141 hp
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 171.9 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Kona than in the Nissan Kicks. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Kona and the Nissan Kicks.

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). The Hyundai Kona is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Kicks.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona is a little wider than the Nissan Kicks, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Kona takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Kicks.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has the same turning radius as the Nissan Kicks, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona greatly out-muscles the Nissan Kicks.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Kona does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan Kicks.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Nissan Kicks. With the Hyundai Kona, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan Kicks.