2023 Honda HR-V vs 2022 Nissan Kicks

2023 Honda HR-V

2022 Nissan Kicks

#16 in Small SUVs

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EX-L 2WD CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HR-V EX-L 2WD CVT	26	32	$26,037	$27,450
HR-V EX-L AWD CVT	25	30	$27,456	$28,950
HR-V LX 2WD CVT	26	32	$22,563	$23,650
HR-V LX AWD CVT	25	30	$23,990	$25,150
HR-V Sport 2WD CVT	26	32	$24,334	$25,650
HR-V Sport AWD CVT	25	30	$25,753	$27,150

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S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kicks S FWD	31	36	$19,269	$19,990
Kicks SR FWD	31	36	$21,729	$22,550
Kicks SV FWD	31	36	$21,057	$21,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,037

$19,269

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,450

$19,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$458 / month

$333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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5.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Honda HR-V shows that family life can be charming, even on a budget.

The 2022 Nissan Kicks hatchback packs features and value into its small footprint, but it’s not very quick.

TCC Likes

Attractive proportions
Clean, simplified cabin layout
Space for four adults

Priced right
Comprehensive standard safety features
Good touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Unremarkable acceleration
Not much cargo versatility
For its size, a gas-guzzler

Sluggish transmission
Lacks passing power
Stiff rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

53.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

43.7

Second Leg Room (in)

37.7

33.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

49.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

40.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.7

Front Hip Room (in)

50.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

104.5

103.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

69.3

Length, Overall (in)

179.8

169.1

Height, Overall (in)

63.4

63.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

Liftover Height (in)

27.2

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

34.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR17

P205/60VR16

Wheels

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

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

158 @ 6500

122 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

138 @ 4200

114 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

3.93

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.71

3.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.53 - 0.41

4.01 - 0.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda HR-V

Nissan Kicks

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

6.3

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

53.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

32.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2682

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

2023 Honda HR-V

2022 Nissan Kicks

2022 Nissan Kicks is a good value
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Rebates: No cash incentives
Financing: From 1.9% APR for 36 months

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