2025 Acura ADX vs. 2025 Nissan Kicks Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura ADX

2025 Acura
ADX

MSRP*: $35,000 to $44,000
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2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 27 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 53.9 - 55.1 ft3 50.1 - 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 141 hp
Exterior Length 185.8 in 171.9 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 38.5 in
Rear 36.8 - 38.0 in
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Acura ADX than in the Nissan Kicks. The Nissan Kicks will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ADX.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura ADX as you will with the Nissan Kicks, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura ADX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Kicks, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ADX is much wider than the Nissan Kicks, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Acura ADX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan Kicks.

Handling
The Acura ADX has a larger turning radius than the Nissan Kicks, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura ADX greatly out-muscles the Nissan Kicks.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Acura ADX transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Kicks.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura ADX and the Nissan Kicks. The Acura ADX has less cargo space than the Nissan Kicks, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.