2024 Kia Seltos vs. 2024 Nissan Kicks Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Seltos

2024 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,490 to $30,090
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Kicks

2024 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,050 to $23,610
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MPG - City 25 - 28 MPG 31 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 32.3 ft3
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 122-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 122 hp
Exterior Length 172.6 in 169.1 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 69.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 43.7 in
Rear 33.5 in
Head Room Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Kicks.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much wider than the Nissan Kicks, 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 Kia Seltos, which is slightly longer than the Nissan Kicks.

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

Performance
The Kia Seltos has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Kicks.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos and the Nissan Kicks. With the Kia Seltos, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan Kicks.