Nissan Kicks P15 vs Kia Niro I: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Nissan · 2016–present

Kicks P15

Version (2 versions)

Power: 93 kW126 PS
Kerb mass: -

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Kia · 2016–2022

Niro I

EV C PI 436

Version (5 versions)

Power: 100 kW136 PS
Kerb mass: 1,667 kg

Version spec sheet

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Kicks P15 1 Niro I 2

Family Niro I Boot: 450 l vs 383 l
City Kicks P15 Width: 1,760 mm vs 1,805 mm
Off-road Niro I Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · Crossover

In plain words

Kia Niro I has more power: 100 kW (136 PS) against 93 kW (126 PS) for Nissan Kicks P15. Kia Niro I is 60 mm longer than Nissan Kicks P15 (4,355 mm vs 4,295 mm). Kia Niro I has the bigger boot: 450 l against 383 l. Nissan Kicks P15 is still in production; Kia Niro I is not. On the catalog figures, the Kia Niro I is the pick for family and off-road; the Nissan Kicks P15 is the pick for city. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Nissan Kicks P15 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Kicks P15 · Niro I

	Kicks P15	Niro I
Length	4,295 mm169.1 in †	4,355 mm171.5 in +60 mm +2.4 in +1.4%
Width	1,760 mm69.3 in †	1,805 mm71.1 in +45 mm +1.8 in +2.6%
Height	1,590 mm62.6 in †	1,545 mm60.8 in −45 mm −1.8 in −2.8%
Wheelbase	2,619 mm103.1 in †	2,700 mm106.3 in +81 mm +3.2 in +3.1%
Boot	383 l13.5 cu ft	450 l15.9 cu ft +67 l +2.4 cu ft +17.5%
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. † from another version of this generation.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

General
	Nissan Kicks P15	Kia Niro I
Version	1.6 (HR16DE) CVT · petrol · 93 kW (126 PS)	electric · 100 kW (136 PS)
Production years	2016–present	2016–2022
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.	93 kW (126 PS) 125 hp	100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp Better
Power, all versions	84–100 kW (114–136 PS) 113–134 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.	155 Nm 114 lb-ft	395 Nm 291 lb-ft Better
Power per tonne	No data	60 kW/t 73 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Electric
Engine	1,598 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l	No data
Gearbox	CVT	No data
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,295 mm 169.1 in †	4,355 mm 171.5 in
Width	1,760 mm 69.3 in †	1,805 mm 71.1 in
Height	1,590 mm 62.6 in †	1,545 mm 60.8 in
Wheelbase	2,619 mm 103.1 in †	2,700 mm 106.3 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	1,667 kg 3,675 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	383 l 13.5 cu ft	450 l 15.9 cu ft Better
Economy and running costs
Fuel cost per year	No data	€690/year estimated
Electric
Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully.	No data	39 kWh
Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys.	No data	289 km 180 mi
Energy use	No data	15.3 kWh/100 km
Safety
Euro NCAP	No data	★★★★☆ (2016)

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 €0.30/kWh electricity. † from another version of this generation.