Kicks starts $3,647 lower. Niro wins efficiency by 5.3 L/100 km. Niro gives you 105.4 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$30,845
LX Hybrid
$27,198
Kicks S FWD CVT
$39,801
9 tracked trims
$31,155
7 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Niro | Nissan Kicks | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $27,198 Kicks S FWD CVT | $3,647 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $39,801 9 tracked trims | $31,155 7 tracked trims | $8,646 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 7.4 L/100 km Kicks S FWD CVT | 5.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 1,699.6 L Best published cargo figure | 105.4 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features EX PHEV at $38,845 | 4 features Kicks SV AWD CVT at $31,248 | +1 feature |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $39,545 | 6 features Kicks SR Premium AWD CVT at $35,398 | =Tied |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Niro, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Kicks.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$33,748
Kicks SR AWD CVT
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: 12.3" Digital dashboard with fully digital gauges; Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) with Moving Object Detection [[2015]]; ProPILOT Assist [[2068]]; Adjustable ambient interior accent lighting; Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) [[2089]] Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay; Heated steering wheel
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Doesn’t reach it
$33,748
Kicks SR AWD CVT
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: 12.3" Digital dashboard with fully digital gauges; Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) with Moving Object Detection [[2015]]; ProPILOT Assist [[2068]]; Adjustable ambient interior accent lighting; Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) [[2089]] Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay; Heated steering wheel
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
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Doesn’t reach it
$28,948
Kicks SV FWD CVT
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: Wireless Phone Charging Pad; Approach unlock/walk away lock; Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control [[2078]]; Heated steering wheel; 17" Steel wheels with wheel covers Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay; Heated steering wheel
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$35,545
EX Premium Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
$32,048
Kicks SV Premium AWD CVT
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) [[2036]]; Snow Mode; Panoramic Moonroof; Silver roof rails; Wireless Phone Charging Pad Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Panoramic roof; Panoramic Moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Moonroof; Heated steering wheel
$32,845
EX Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats
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Doesn’t reach it
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
$35,398
Kicks SR Premium AWD CVT
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: Bose Personal® Plus audio system with 10 speakers, including Bose UltraNearfieldTM driver and front passenger headrest speakers [[1522]]; Panoramic Moonroof; ProPILOT Assist [[2068]]; 12.3" Digital dashboard with fully digital gauges; Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) with Moving Object Detection [[2015]] Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Panoramic roof; Panoramic Moonroof; Bose Personal® Plus audio system with 10 speakers, including Bose UltraNearfieldTM driver and front passenger headrest speakers [[1522]]; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Moonroof; Heated steering wheel; Bose audio
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
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Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Nissan Kicks | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Kicks reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $33,748 Kicks SR AWD CVT Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: 12.3" Digital dashboard with fully digital gauges; Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) with Moving Object Detection [[2015]]; ProPILOT Assist [[2068]]; Adjustable ambient interior accent lighting; Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) [[2089]] Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay; Heated steering wheel | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Kicks reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $33,748 Kicks SR AWD CVT Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: 12.3" Digital dashboard with fully digital gauges; Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) with Moving Object Detection [[2015]]; ProPILOT Assist [[2068]]; Adjustable ambient interior accent lighting; Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) [[2089]] Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay; Heated steering wheel | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Nissan Kicks | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Kicks reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,948 Kicks SV FWD CVT Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: Wireless Phone Charging Pad; Approach unlock/walk away lock; Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control [[2078]]; Heated steering wheel; 17" Steel wheels with wheel covers Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay; Heated steering wheel | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Nissan Kicks | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Kicks unlocks it $3,497 sooner. | $35,545 EX Premium Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $32,048 Kicks SV Premium AWD CVT Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) [[2036]]; Snow Mode; Panoramic Moonroof; Silver roof rails; Wireless Phone Charging Pad Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Panoramic roof; Panoramic Moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Moonroof; Heated steering wheel | Right sooner |
Premium upholsteryExpanded Only Niro reaches premium upholstery. | $32,845 EX Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Premium audioExpanded Kicks unlocks it $4,147 sooner. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $35,398 Kicks SR Premium AWD CVT Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Nissan highlights: Bose Personal® Plus audio system with 10 speakers, including Bose UltraNearfieldTM driver and front passenger headrest speakers [[1522]]; Panoramic Moonroof; ProPILOT Assist [[2068]]; 12.3" Digital dashboard with fully digital gauges; Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) with Moving Object Detection [[2015]] Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Panoramic roof; Panoramic Moonroof; Bose Personal® Plus audio system with 10 speakers, including Bose UltraNearfieldTM driver and front passenger headrest speakers [[1522]]; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Moonroof; Heated steering wheel; Bose audio | Right sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Only Niro reaches seat memory. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Reasons to pick Kia Niro
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
LX Hybrid
Kicks S FWD CVT
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 2 |
| Nissan Kicks | Kicks S FWD CVT | $27,198 | 7.4 L/100 km | 3 |
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