2025 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2025 Nissan Kicks Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,950
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2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG 27 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 45.2 ft3 50.1 - 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 141 hp
Exterior Length 173.0 in 171.9 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 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 Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Kicks, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-30 is about the same width as the Nissan Kicks. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-30 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Kicks.

Handling
The Mazda CX-30 has the same turning radius as the Nissan Kicks, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-30 greatly out-muscles the Nissan Kicks.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30 and the Nissan Kicks. The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Kicks.