2025 MINI Countryman vs. 2025 Nissan Kicks Play Review

Picture of the 2025 MINI Countryman

2025 MINI
Countryman

MSRP*: $38,900 to $46,900
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play

2025 Nissan
Kicks Play

MSRP*: $21,520
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MPG - City 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.2 ft3 32.3 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 308-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 122-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 122 hp
Exterior Length 174.5 - 175.1 in 169.1 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 69.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 35.1 - 37.0 in
Front 43.7 in
Rear 33.5 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 40.4 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
The MINI Countryman offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan Kicks Play, with comparable head- and legroom. The Nissan Kicks Play will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the MINI Countryman.

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 MINI Countryman will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Kicks Play, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the MINI Countryman is much wider than the Nissan Kicks Play, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the MINI Countryman, which is slightly longer than the Nissan Kicks Play.

Handling
The MINI Countryman has a significantly larger turning radius than the Nissan Kicks Play, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the MINI Countryman greatly out-muscles the Nissan Kicks Play.

Powertrain
The MINI Countryman has much lower torque than the Nissan Kicks Play, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the MINI Countryman and the Nissan Kicks Play. With the MINI Countryman, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan Kicks Play.