2025 Nissan Kicks vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Kicks

2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 - 60.0 ft3 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 141 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.9 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Crosstrek than in the Nissan Kicks, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Nissan Kicks and the Subaru Crosstrek.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Nissan Kicks will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Dimensions
The Nissan Kicks is about the same width as the Subaru Crosstrek. The Nissan Kicks is slightly shorter than the Subaru Crosstrek, which may make it easier to park.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Kicks has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Powertrain
The Nissan Kicks has much lower torque than the Subaru Crosstrek, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Kicks and the Subaru Crosstrek. The Nissan Kicks has less cargo space than the Subaru Crosstrek, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.