Nissan Kicks vs Kia Niro: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 2016–present
Kicks P15
- Power
- 84 kW114 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,217 kg
Kia · 2022–present
Niro SG2
- Power
- 104 kW141 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.4 s
- Top speed
- 164 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,474 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Kicks P15 1 Niro SG2 2
- Family Niro SG2 Boot: 451 l vs 383 l
- City Kicks P15 Length: 4,295 mm vs 4,420 mm; Width: 1,760 mm vs 1,825 mm
- Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 69 kW/t vs 71 kW/t
- Off-road Niro SG2 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · Crossover
In plain words
Kia Niro has more power: 104 kW (141 PS) against 84 kW (114 PS) for Nissan Kicks. Kia Niro is 125 mm longer than Nissan Kicks (4,420 mm vs 4,295 mm). Nissan Kicks is lighter by 257 kg (1,217 kg vs 1,474 kg). Kia Niro has the bigger boot: 451 l against 383 l. On the catalog figures, the Kia Niro is the pick for family and off-road; the Nissan Kicks is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Nissan Kicks yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Kicks P15 | Niro SG2 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 473 | C · 440 |
| Power | 38 | 39 |
| Grip | 40 | 33 |
| Handling | 63 | 58 |
| Top speed | 32 | 25 |
| Launch | 35 | 30 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Kicks P151.6 flex (HR16DE) · petrol · 84 kW (114 PS) 16.83 sat 131 km/h
- 2 Niro SG2Niro SG2 · 1.6 GDi Hybrid · 104 kW (141 PS) 17.30 sat 125 km/h · +0.47 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Kicks P15 | Niro SG2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,295 mm169.1 in | 4,420 mm174.0 in +125 mm +4.9 in +2.9% |
| Width | 1,760 mm69.3 in | 1,825 mm71.9 in +65 mm +2.6 in +3.7% |
| Height | 1,590 mm62.6 in | 1,545 mm60.8 in −45 mm −1.8 in −2.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,217 kg2,683 lb | 1,474 kg3,250 lb +257 kg +567 lb +21.1% |
| Boot | 383 l13.5 cu ft | 451 l15.9 cu ft +68 l +2.4 cu ft +17.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Kicks P15 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Nissan Kicks | Kia Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 flex (HR16DE) · petrol · 84 kW (114 PS) | Niro SG2 · 1.6 GDi Hybrid · 104 kW (141 PS) |
| Production years | 2016–present | 2022–present |
| Body | Crossover | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 84 kW (114 PS) 113 hp | 104 kW (141 PS) 139 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 84–155 kW (114–211 PS) 113–208 hp | 100–150 kW (136–204 PS) 134–201 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 156 Nm 115 lb-ft | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 10.4 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 164 km/h 102 mph |
| Power per tonne | 69 kW/t 84 hp/ton calculated | 71 kW/t 86 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,598 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l | 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,295 mm 169.1 in | 4,420 mm 174.0 in |
| Width | 1,760 mm 69.3 in | 1,825 mm 71.9 in |
| Height | 1,590 mm 62.6 in | 1,545 mm 60.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm 103.1 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,217 kg 2,683 lb Better | 1,474 kg 3,250 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 383 l 13.5 cu ft | 451 l 15.9 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 42 l 11.1 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 4.4 l/100 km 53.5 mpg US |
| CO₂ | No data | 100 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €1,160/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 955 km 593 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★☆ (2022) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Class, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.