2025 Fiat 500e vs 2025 Nissan Kicks
Too close to call: Nissan Kicks 80.6 vs Fiat 500e 79 with these weights. The Fiat 500e is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and it flips.
2025 Fiat 500e
The 2025 Fiat 500e is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the 500e, is EPA-rated at 14…
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 Nissan Kicks
Toss-upToo close to call: Nissan Kicks 80.6 vs Fiat 500e 79 with these weights. The Fiat 500e is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2025 Fiat 500eoverall 79 | 2025 Nissan Kicksoverall 80.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 72.8 | 85.8 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 43.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 87.5 | 96.6 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 84.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 | 79 | 80.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Fiat 500e: base trim Giorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD · Nissan Kicks: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Nissan Kicks wins
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It holds 30 cu ft behind the second row against 7.5.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (13 points against 11 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 Fiat 500e answers
- 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).
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | 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) | AC three-phase with permanent magnetic rotor | 2.0L DOHC inline-4 MR20DD |
| Valve configuration | — | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 117 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 140 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 9.6:1 | 5.341 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 66.3 in | 64.2 in |
| Overall length | 143 in | 172 in |
| Overall width | 74.1 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 91.4 in | 105 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 60 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 7.5 cu-ft | 30 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 101 cu-ft | 126 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.3 in | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.4 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 42.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 34.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29.5 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,952 lbs | 2,987 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,952 lbs | 2,987 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 3,902 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 915 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Rear twist-beam axle | Twist beam |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power steering (EPS) column | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 15.8 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 281 mm | 295 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric with auto hold |
| Rear brake diameter | 202 mm | 279 mm |
| Rear brake type | drum | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum | steel |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 205/45 R17 | 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 | 51.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 54.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 47.8 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
100 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | 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 |
| High Beam Assist | — | 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 |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type) | — | std |
| Vehicle Security System Immobilizer | — | std |
Infotainment6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-inch color touchscreen display | — | std |
| AM/FM with 4 speakers, USB/aux input, Bluetooth | — | std |
| Audio and Bluetooth® switches on steering wheel | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| Front USB ports (1x USB Type-A on S; 2x USB Type-C on SV/SR) | — | std |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
Convenience1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button start | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual climate control | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's seat 6-way manual adjustable | — | std |
| Cloth front seats | — | std |
| Seating Capacity, F/R: 2/2 | std | — |
Interior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-inch color meter | — | std |
| Front Seat Head room: 39.25 (997) | std | — |
| Front Seat Hip room: 49.8 (1265) | std | — |
| Front Seat Legroom: 41.81 (1,061) | std | — |
| Front Seat Shoulder room: 51.06 (1,297) | std | — |
| Front Seat Total seat travel: 7.09 (180) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Head room: 35.35 (898) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Hip room: 45.16 (1,147) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Legroom: 29.45 (748) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Shoulder room: 47.79 (1,214) | std | — |
| Total Interior Volume: 101.2 | std | — |
| Manual tilt-telescope steering wheel | — | std |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS | — | std |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Weight, lb. (kg): 2952 lb. (1342 kg) | std | — |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd): 0.324 | std | — |
| Front overhang: 28.81 (732) | std | — |
| Ground Clearance: 4.48 (0,114) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED rear combination lights | — | std |
| Overall Height: 66.3 (1,684) | std | — |
| Overall Length: 142.95 (3,631) | std | — |
| Overall Width with mirrors: 74.12 (1,883) | std | — |
| Rear overhang: 22.71 (577) | std | — |
| Tires Size and type (All-season): 205/45 R17 BSW All-season - Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season | std | — |
| Tires Size and type (Summer): 205/45 R17 BSW Summer - Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance | std | — |
| Track, Front: 57.9 (1,470) | std | — |
| Track, Rear: 57.7 (1,465) | std | — |
| Vehicle Type: A-segment hatchback | std | — |
| Weight Distribution, percent Front/Rear: 58.9%/41.1% | std | — |
| Wheelbase: 91.4 (2,322) | std | — |
| Wheels Size: 17 x 6.5 (front) and 17 x 6.5 (rear) | std | — |
| Wheels Type and material: Cast-aluminum, painted black with Giorgio Armani 'GA' covers | std | — |
| Center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL), spoiler-mounted | — | std |
Powertrain20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Battery Cell configuration: 96S 2P | std | — |
| Battery Chemistry: Lithium Ion, Nickel Manganese Cobalt | std | — |
| Battery Type: 42 kilowatt-hours (kWh) capacity, 352 volts (nominal) | std | — |
| Battery Weight: 649 lbs. (295 kg) | std | — |
| Connector: CCS Combo1 | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector (Normal, Eco, Sport; AWD adds Snow) | — | std |
| Electric Motor Type: AC three-phase with permanent magnetic rotor | std | — |
| Emissions: Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) | std | — |
| EPA estimated Driving Range: up to 149 miles (240 km) | std | — |
| EPA estimated miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) Fuel Economy Label: 116 (Summer tires) | std | — |
| Estimated Charge Time - 85 kw fast charge: 35 minutes from 0 to 80% | std | — |
| Estimated Charge Time - Level 1 (120V – 13A): 37 hours from 5% to 100% | std | — |
| Estimated Charge Time - Level 2 (240V – 48A): 6 hours from 0% to 100% | std | — |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
| Maximum vehicle speed (estimated): 94 mph (150 kph) | std | — |
| Power (SAE): 117 hp (87 kW) | std | — |
| Torque (SAE): 162 lb.-ft. (220 N•m) | std | — |
| Transmission Single ratio: 9.6:1 | std | — |
| Transmission Type: Gear reducer (Single-speed automatic) | std | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | std |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor size and type: 11.06 x 1.02 (281 x 26) vented | std | — |
| Front Suspension: MacPherson strut | std | — |
| Rear Brake Drum size and type: 7.99 x 1.49 (202 x 37) | std | — |
| Rear Suspension: Rear twist-beam axle | std | — |
| Steering Overall Ratio: 16.1:1 | std | — |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.98 | std | — |
| Steering Type: Electric power steering (EPS) column | std | — |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 31.5 feet (9.6 m) | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Luggage Compartment Volume: 7.51 cu. ft. (0.213 cu. m) | std | — |
| Fixed floor with underfloor storage system (AWD) | — | std |
| Trunk Liftover Height: 27.36 (695) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFiat 500e
Top recalls
- minor Exterior Lighting 25V715000 · 2,195 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| Fiat 500eGiorgio Armani Collector's Edition FWD | Nissan KicksS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $21,830 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 1 trims | $21,830 – $27,680 6 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 500e | Kicks Play |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 116 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $2,050 |
| EV range | 149 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Fiat 500e or the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
Too close to call: Nissan Kicks 80.6 vs Fiat 500e 79 with these weights. The Fiat 500e is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Kicks scores 80.6 and the 2025 Fiat 500e 79. 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 Fiat 500e or the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
2025 Fiat 500e: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 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 Fiat 500e and the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
Where the 2025 Nissan Kicks wins: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 0, holds 30 cu ft behind the second row against 7.5, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (13 points against 11 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 Fiat 500e answers: it 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).