2025 Nissan
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 27 - 28 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 - 35 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.1 - 60.0 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 141 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.9 in | 196.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Ascent than in the Nissan Kicks, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Nissan Kicks and the Subaru Ascent.
Convenience
The Subaru Ascent requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Nissan Kicks, making it more convenient to drive.
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). Clearly, the Nissan Kicks is a better financial choice over the Subaru Ascent, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Nissan Kicks is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Nissan Kicks, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.
Handling
The Nissan Kicks has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Subaru Ascent, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Kicks has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
The Nissan Kicks has much lower torque than the Subaru Ascent, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Nissan Kicks has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Nissan Kicks has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.