2025 Nissan Kicks vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Kicks

2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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MPG - City 27 - 28 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 - 60.0 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 141 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.9 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Kicks is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Nissan Kicks has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
The Nissan Kicks has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan. The Nissan Kicks has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Tiguan.