2025 BMW i4 vs 2025 Nissan Kicks
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 88.7 to 58.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on safety.
2025 BMW i4
The 2025 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 …
2025 Nissan Kicks
The 2025 Nissan Kicks is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Kicks Play, is EPA-rated a…
2025 BMW i4
Clear winThe BMW i4 wins clearly, 88.7 to 58.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW i4overall 88.7 | 2025 Nissan Kicksoverall 58.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 30.6 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 71.8 | 74.9 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 65 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 88.7 | 58.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
BMW i4: base trim i4 eDrive35 RWD · Nissan Kicks: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 BMW i4 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 38 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 116 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,050).
Where the 2025 Nissan Kicks answers
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 1.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $21,830 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.0L DOHC inline-4 MR20DD |
| Valve configuration | — | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 141 hp |
| Torque | — | 140 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.341 |
| Transmission type | — | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | — | 64.2 in |
| Overall length | — | 172 in |
| Overall width | — | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 105 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 60 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 30 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 126 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 34.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 2,987 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 2,987 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 3,902 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 915 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | — | Twist beam |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 295 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric with auto hold |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 279 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 215/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 11.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | NissanConnect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 54.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 54.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
81 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | — | std |
| Driver Attention Alert | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Driver and passenger knee supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted controls | — | std |
| Predictive Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear sonar | — | std |
| Remote 3D View and Remote Inside View via My BMW App (with Parking Assistant Plus) | opt | — |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type) | — | std |
| Vehicle Security System Immobilizer | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Head-Up Display (full-color, with BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | opt | — |
| BMW Maps cloud-based navigation system | std | — |
| Remote door lock/unlock via My BMW App | std | — |
| Smartphone Digital Key | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| Vehicle location via My BMW App | std | — |
| 7-inch color touchscreen display | — | std |
| AM/FM with 4 speakers, USB/aux input, Bluetooth | — | std |
| Audio and Bluetooth® switches on steering wheel | — | std |
| Augmented View for BMW Maps navigation (with BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | opt | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| BMW Curved Display (12.3-inch instrument cluster + 14.9-inch control display) | std | — |
| BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5 | std | — |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice control | std | — |
| Front USB ports (1x USB Type-A on S; 2x USB Type-C on SV/SR) | — | std |
| Personal eSIM with 5G mobile communications standard | std | — |
| Steering wheel paddle shifters | std | — |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
Convenience1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button start | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual climate control | — | std |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Driver's seat 6-way manual adjustable | — | std |
| Cloth front seats | — | std |
| Sport seats in perforated Sensatec (standard) | std | — |
| Vernasca leather trim with decorative quilting (optional, five colors including Black with Red Highlight) | opt | — |
Interior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 7-inch color meter | — | std |
| Fineline Light open-pored fine wood trim | opt | — |
| Galvanic finish for gear selector, BMW iDrive Controller, and Start/Stop button | opt | — |
| Grey Blue Ash open-pored fine wood trim | opt | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| M Fine Brushed Aluminum interior trim | opt | — |
| M leather steering wheel, three-spoke, flat-bottomed rim with black center stripe (M Sport Package) | opt | — |
| Two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons (standard) | std | — |
| Manual tilt-telescope steering wheel | — | std |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS | — | std |
Exterior12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power-folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels (with M Sport Package) | opt | — |
| 20-inch BMW Individual Aero bi-color wheels in double-spoke design | opt | — |
| Adaptive Full LED Headlights | std | — |
| Front rain-sensing wipers | std | — |
| Headlight Welcome Light animation | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Laserlight taillights (with Adaptive Full LED Headlights) | std | — |
| LED rear combination lights | — | std |
| M high-gloss Shadowline with extended elements (optional) | opt | — |
| M Sport Package (includes M leather steering wheel, M front apron with large side air intakes, diffuser element in Black high-gloss, 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels) | opt | — |
| Center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL), spoiler-mounted | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Drive mode select | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector (Normal, Eco, Sport; AWD adds Snow) | — | std |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed floor with underfloor storage system (AWD) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW i4
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 25V906000 · 1 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
Nissan Kicks
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 24V969000 · 89 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V331000 · 51,598 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V324000 · 79,755 vehicles
- minor Equipment 25V188000 · 37,003 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | Nissan KicksS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $21,830 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | $21,830 – $27,680 6 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | Kicks Play |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 116 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $2,050 |
| EV range | 266 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 88.7 to 58.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 BMW i4 scores 88.7 and the 2025 Nissan Kicks 58.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
2025 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Nissan Kicks: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 BMW i4 and the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
Where the 2025 BMW i4 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 38 filed with NHTSA), is rated 116 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,050). Where the 2025 Nissan Kicks answers: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 1.