2022 Honda HR-V vs 2021 Nissan Kicks

2022 Honda HR-V

2021 Nissan Kicks

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EX 2WD CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HR-V EX 2WD CVT	28	34	$23,785	$25,070
HR-V EX AWD CVT	26	31	$25,204	$26,570
HR-V EX-L 2WD CVT	28	34	$25,299	$26,670
HR-V EX-L AWD CVT	26	31	$26,718	$28,170
HR-V LX 2WD CVT	28	34	$20,870	$21,870
HR-V LX AWD CVT	27	31	$22,297	$23,370
HR-V Sport 2WD CVT	28	34	$22,602	$23,820
HR-V Sport AWD CVT	26	31	$24,022	$25,320

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S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kicks S FWD	31	36	$18,893	$19,600
Kicks SR FWD	31	36	$21,336	$22,140
Kicks SV FWD	31	36	$20,672	$21,450

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,785

$18,893

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,070

$19,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$418 / month

$327 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Honda HR-V puts a flexible cargo space to the fore, while performance takes a back seat.

The 2021 Nissan Kicks is a small crossover for a small budget but it comes packed with features and value.

TCC Likes

Useful interior
Decent handling
Good ride in most trims

Priced right
Comprehensive standard safety features
Good touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Automatic emergency braking should be standard
Subpar acceleration
No manual transmission

Sluggish transmission
Lacks passing power
Stiff rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

43.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.1

92.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

50.9

Second Leg Room (in)

39.3

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

49.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

53.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

103.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

170.4

169.1

Height, Overall (in)

63.2

63.3

Liftover Height (in)

27.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.8

32.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.3

25.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.3

25.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

53.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

10.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

34.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P205/60VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2959

2682

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 6

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

127 @ 4300

114 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

141 @ 6500

122 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.53 - 0.41

4.01 - 0.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.44

3.93

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.71

3.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda HR-V

Nissan Kicks

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

5.3

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Honda HR-V

2022 Honda HR-V is here
Lease: From $219/mo.
Rebates: None
Financing: From 2.9% APR

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2021 Nissan Kicks

2021 Nissan Kicks is a great value
Leasing: No lease specials, which is unusual
Rebates: No cash incentives
Financing: From 0% APR for 36 months

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