Ford EcoSport vs Nissan Kicks
Overview | |
MSRP$19,995 | MSRP$18,640 |
Listings138 | Listings227 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAmericans have an insatiable thirst for SUVs. From the smallest and most affordable to the largest and most expensive segments, the SUV is transforming traditional ideas of what a car is and what a car does. Ford, however, which kicked off the SUV craze with its original Explorer way back in 1991, has had nothing to offer budget-conscious SUV buyers. Until now. Meet the 2018 Ford EcoSport (pronounced echo-sport). | |
Reviews SummarySo, you’re in the market for an affordable, efficient, and versatile vehicle. A small crossover makes perfect sense, right? The 2019 Nissan Kicks might hit the right marks on paper, but in practice, it leaves a lot to be desired. Crossovers are the hottest-selling cars on the market, and with good reason. They offer added capability and versatility compared to the average economy car. The problem is, some automakers have tried to leverage the appeal of these vehicles without really offering increased practicality or performance. Give a hatchback a slight lift, slap extra plastic around the wheel wells and bumpers, and call it a day. There are things I like about the Nissan Kicks, and there are things I hate. CarGurus has a recommended trim for the Kicks, but if you’re on the fence, you might be served just as well by a conventional hatchback like the Volkswagen Golf. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.0L 123 hp I3 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower123 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.0L 123 hp I3 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque125 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower123 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.9 cu ft | Cargo Space25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2639 lbs |
Height65.1 in | Height62.4 in |
Length161.3 in | Length169.1 in |
Width81.0 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase99.2 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload944 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,995 | $18,640 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Americans have an insatiable thirst for SUVs. From the smallest and most affordable to the largest and most expensive segments, the SUV is transforming traditional ideas of what a car is and what a car does. Ford, however, which kicked off the SUV craze with its original Explorer way back in 1991, has had nothing to offer budget-conscious SUV buyers. Until now. Meet the 2018 Ford EcoSport (pronounced echo-sport). | So, you’re in the market for an affordable, efficient, and versatile vehicle. A small crossover makes perfect sense, right? The 2019 Nissan Kicks might hit the right marks on paper, but in practice, it leaves a lot to be desired. Crossovers are the hottest-selling cars on the market, and with good reason. They offer added capability and versatility compared to the average economy car. The problem is, some automakers have tried to leverage the appeal of these vehicles without really offering increased practicality or performance. Give a hatchback a slight lift, slap extra plastic around the wheel wells and bumpers, and call it a day. There are things I like about the Nissan Kicks, and there are things I hate. CarGurus has a recommended trim for the Kicks, but if you’re on the fence, you might be served just as well by a conventional hatchback like the Volkswagen Golf. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.0L 123 hp I3 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 123 hp @ 6000 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.0L 123 hp I3 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 125 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 123 hp @ 6000 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.9 cu ft | 25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2639 lbs |
Height | 65.1 in | 62.4 in |
Length | 161.3 in | 169.1 in |
Width | 81.0 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 944 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1400 lbs | |
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