2024 Nissan Kicks vs. 2024 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan Kicks

2024 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,340 to $23,900
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2024 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $27,095 to $37,395
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MPG - City 31 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 36 MPG 28 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 32.3 ft3 69.1 - 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 122-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 122 hp 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 169.1 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 69.3 in 71.5 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 43.7 in
Rear 33.5 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 40.2 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester 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 Forester.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Nissan Kicks, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Forester, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Kicks is much slimmer than the Subaru Forester, 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 Forester.

Handling
The Nissan Kicks has a smaller turning radius than the Subaru Forester, allowing you to 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 Forester.

Powertrain
The Nissan Kicks has much lower torque than the Subaru Forester, 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 Nissan Kicks and the Subaru Forester. The Nissan Kicks has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.