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2018 Nissan Kicks vs. Its Competition

2018 Nissan Kicks
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

Pint-size crossovers are all the rage with their high seating positions and low base prices.

The Nissan Kicks seems to be cut from the same cloth as the Toyota C-HR in that neither offers all-wheel drive.

If that's not fine with you, check out the sporty Mazda CX-3 and the comfortable Chevrolet Trax.

The Ford EcoSport is another global-market model that has been lightly revised for Americans.

If your budget allows, the Mini Cooper Countryman has a bucks-up feel and more personality than any other subcompact crossover.

2018 Nissan Kicks2018 Nissan Kicks
Browse Used Listings		2018 Chevrolet Trax2018 Chevrolet Trax
Browse Used Listings		2018 Ford Ecosport2018 Ford Ecosport
Browse Used Listings		2018 Mazda CX-32018 Mazda CX-3
Browse Used Listings		2018 Toyota C-HR2018 Toyota C-HR
Browse Used Listings		2018 Mini Countryman 2018 MINI Cooper Countryman
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Quick Specs
5.2
The 2018 Nissan Kicks doesn’t thrill, but its pert styling and good value make it worth a look.
5.7
The 2018 Chevrolet Trax, Chevy’s smallest utility vehicle, is straightforward: it’s plain on the outside but practical inside, not particularly fast but adequately fuel-efficient.
5.2
The 2018 Ford EcoSport offers up cabin space and a low base price, but other Ford SUVs present a better value.
6.3
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is an attractive small crossover pick thanks to its good looks. We’d ask for more room, but fear that would spoil the CX-3’s low price.
6.0
The 2018 Toyota C-HR rides high, with astonishing looks that we like (you may differ); they're the selling point for a slow car that doesn't offer all-wheel drive despite a crossover label.
6.6
The 2018 Mini Countryman has a new plug-in hybrid system but the mission is the same: Big Mini crossover with a bigger audience.
MSRP From     
$18,290$21,000$19,995$20,110$22,500$26,600
Gas Mileage     
31 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas 4-CylIntercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
EPA Class     
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSpecial PurposeSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDCompact Cars
Style Name     
S FWDFWD 4-Door LSS FWDSport FWDXLE FWD (GS)Cooper FWD
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport Utility VehicleSport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
CVT w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2018 Nissan Kicks vs. 2018 Chevrolet Trax2018 Nissan Kicks vs. 2018 Ford Ecosport2018 Nissan Kicks vs. 2018 Mazda CX-32018 Nissan Kicks vs. 2018 Toyota C-HR2018 Nissan Kicks vs. 2018 MINI Cooper Countryman