2025 Buick Envista vs. 2025 Nissan Kicks Play Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Envista

2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,800 to $28,600
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2025 Nissan
Kicks Play

MSRP*: $21,520
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MPG - City 28 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 32.3 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 122-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 122 hp
Exterior Length 182.6 in 169.1 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 69.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 43.7 in
Rear 33.5 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 40.4 in
Rear 38.5 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Buick Envista than in the Nissan Kicks Play. The Nissan Kicks Play will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Buick Envista.

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). The Buick Envista is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Kicks Play.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Envista is much wider than the Nissan Kicks Play, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Buick Envista, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan Kicks Play.

Handling
The Buick Envista has a significantly larger turning radius than the Nissan Kicks Play, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Envista has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Kicks Play.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Envista does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan Kicks Play.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Envista and the Nissan Kicks Play. With the Buick Envista, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan Kicks Play.