2025 Nissan Kicks vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Kicks

2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $52,450 to $60,550
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MPG - City 27 - 28 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 - 60.0 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 141 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.9 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Nissan Kicks than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Kicks is much slimmer than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Nissan Kicks takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The Nissan Kicks has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Nissan Kicks does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan Kicks and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Nissan Kicks as you will in the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.