Nissan Kicks vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced2018-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$21,830 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings9557 | Listings9390 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Nissan Kicks subcompact crossover is fully redesigned for 2025, and Nissan has managed to make it a much better vehicle for not much more money. The Kicks wears its accessible entry-level price like a badge, and its agreeable personality is likely to win over young and first-time shoppers. Verdict: The 2025 Nissan Kicks is poised to put rivals on notice with its fantastic value, great standard features, and premium options. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 141 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower141 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 141 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque140 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower141 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.0 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight2987 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height64.2 in | Height63.4 in |
Length171.9 in | Length172.6 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase104.6 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2018-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $21,830 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Nissan Kicks subcompact crossover is fully redesigned for 2025, and Nissan has managed to make it a much better vehicle for not much more money. The Kicks wears its accessible entry-level price like a badge, and its agreeable personality is likely to win over young and first-time shoppers. Verdict: The 2025 Nissan Kicks is poised to put rivals on notice with its fantastic value, great standard features, and premium options. | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 141 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 141 hp @ 6000 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 141 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 141 hp @ 6000 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.0 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2987 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 64.2 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.6 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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