2025 Nissan Kicks vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Kicks

2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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2024 Toyota
RAV4 Hybrid

MSRP*: $31,725 to $40,030
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MPG - City 27 - 28 MPG 38 - 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 35 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 - 60.0 ft3 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 141 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,750 lbs
Exterior Length 171.9 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid than in the Nissan Kicks, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Kicks will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Kicks is much slimmer than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Handling
The Nissan Kicks has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Kicks doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Kicks and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The Nissan Kicks has less cargo space than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.