Nissan Kicks P15 vs Kia Niro I: 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
- Kerb mass
- 1,217 kg
Kia · 2016–2022
Niro I
- Power
- 100 kW136 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,667 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Kicks P15 2 Niro I 2
- Family Niro I Boot: 450 l vs 383 l
- City Kicks P15 Width: 1,760 mm vs 1,805 mm
- Performance Kicks P15 Power per tonne: 69 kW/t vs 60 kW/t
- 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 84 kW (114 PS) for Nissan Kicks P15. Kia Niro I is 60 mm longer than Nissan Kicks P15 (4,355 mm vs 4,295 mm). Nissan Kicks P15 is lighter by 450 kg (1,217 kg vs 1,667 kg). 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 and performance.
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 I |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 473 | C · 436 |
| Power | 38 | 34 |
| Grip | 40 | 30 |
| Handling | 63 | 54 |
| Top speed | 32 | 35 |
| Launch | 35 | 36 |
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 Niro Ielectric · 100 kW (136 PS) 16.63 sat 131 km/h
- 2 Kicks P151.6 flex (HR16DE) · petrol · 84 kW (114 PS) 16.83 sat 131 km/h · +0.20 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| 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% |
| Kerb weight | 1,217 kg2,683 lb | 1,667 kg3,675 lb +450 kg +992 lb +37.0% |
| 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.
Full specifications
| Nissan Kicks P15 | Kia Niro I | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 flex (HR16DE) · petrol · 84 kW (114 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. | 84 kW (114 PS) 113 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. | 156 Nm 115 lb-ft | 395 Nm 291 lb-ft Better |
| Power per tonne | 69 kW/t 84 hp/ton calculated Better | 60 kW/t 73 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,598 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l | 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. | 1,217 kg 2,683 lb Better | 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) |
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 €0.30/kWh electricity.