Honda HR-V vs Nissan Kicks
Overview | |
MSRP$23,800 | MSRP$19,600 |
Average price$25,632 | Average price$21,882 |
Listings1023 | Listings1545 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryHonda’s subcompact SUV gets a makeover inside and out. Previously based on the Fit, the new HR-V shares the global architecture that also underpins the Civic. Honda continues to narrow trim options: There were once as many as five, but the Touring trim level got the axe after the 2022 model year. The three trims for 2023 are LX, Sport, and EX-L. We drove the top trim, EX-L, through a mountainous test course. New styling plus the newly standard Honda Sensing suite of safety features put this latest HR-V back at the front of the pack it led when it debuted in 2016. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s been only three years since the Nissan Kicks made its way to North America, but it’s been available across the globe for longer. Originally designed as a cute get-around that looked good from the sidewalk to passersby while delivering just enough power, the refreshed 2021 Kicks continues to check those boxes, now with more features. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.4 cu ft | Cargo Space25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3159 lbs | Curb Weight2682 lbs |
Height63.4 in | Height63.3 in |
Length179.8 in | Length169.1 in |
Width72.4 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase104.5 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload978 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,800 | $19,600 |
Average price | $25,632 | $21,882 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Honda’s subcompact SUV gets a makeover inside and out. Previously based on the Fit, the new HR-V shares the global architecture that also underpins the Civic. Honda continues to narrow trim options: There were once as many as five, but the Touring trim level got the axe after the 2022 model year. The three trims for 2023 are LX, Sport, and EX-L. We drove the top trim, EX-L, through a mountainous test course. New styling plus the newly standard Honda Sensing suite of safety features put this latest HR-V back at the front of the pack it led when it debuted in 2016. | It’s been only three years since the Nissan Kicks made its way to North America, but it’s been available across the globe for longer. Originally designed as a cute get-around that looked good from the sidewalk to passersby while delivering just enough power, the refreshed 2021 Kicks continues to check those boxes, now with more features. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.4 cu ft | 25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3159 lbs | 2682 lbs |
Height | 63.4 in | 63.3 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 169.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 978 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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