2020 Nissan Kicks vs. Its Competition

2020 Nissan Kicks
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

Among small, inexpensive hatchbacks/crossovers, the Kicks has surprisingly stiff competition.

The Hyundai Venue is similarly front-wheel-drive only but its interior is a half-step ahead of the Nissan.

Same goes for the Soul, which is a practical hatchback wrapped in a fun-looking box.

The Ford Ecosport has available all-wheel drive, but it's more expensive and far behind the pack.

The Crosstrek is among the most expensive, but offers standard all-wheel drive and a better interior.

The CX-3 is aged, but good looking and fits well into big cities.

2020 Nissan Kicks2020 Nissan Kicks
2020 Ford Ecosport2020 Ford Ecosport
2020 Hyundai Venue2020 Hyundai Venue
2020 Kia Soul2020 Kia Soul
2020 Mazda CX-32020 Mazda CX-3
2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Crosstrek
Quick Specs
5.2
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is a quirky and cute crossover that’s inexpensive, but some of the details just feel cheap.
4.0
The 2020 Ford Ecosport is not particularly good value, not particularly efficient, and not particularly good.
6.2
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is a subcompact crossover with big ideas.
6.3
The 2020 Kia Soul compact hatchback is proof of life among small, inexpensive cars.
5.7
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 is stylish but impractical for a crossover SUV.
5.8
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek puts safety first, with capability a close second.
MSRP From     
$19,070$19,995$17,350$17,490$20,640$22,145
Gas Mileage     
31 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4
EPA Class     
Midsize CarsSmall SUV 2WDMidsize CarsSmall Station WagonsCompact CarsSmall SUV 4WD
Style Name     
S FWDS FWDSE ManualLX ManualSport FWDManual
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilityHatchbackSport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
CVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODManual w/ODManual w/ODAutomatic w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2020 Nissan Kicks vs. 2020 Ford Ecosport2020 Nissan Kicks vs. 2020 Hyundai Venue2020 Nissan Kicks vs. 2020 Kia Soul2020 Nissan Kicks vs. 2020 Mazda CX-32020 Nissan Kicks vs. 2020 Subaru Crosstrek