Nissan Kicks vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Kicks: 14 comparisons against 8 rivals across the 2018–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
8 rivals · verdicts at default weightsHyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5 leads 1–0
Kia EV6EV6 leads 2–0
BMW i4level 1–1
Toyota Prius cPrius c leads 2–0
Chevrolet BoltBolt leads 1–0
Fiat 500e500e leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Kicks wins and loses
14 scored head-to-headsThe Kicks leads on price in 8 of 8, space & cargo in 5 of 8, safety in 8 of 14; it trails on performance in 7 of 8, fuel & range in 10 of 14, tech & comfort in 6 of 10. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Kicks scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Kicks leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 8 of 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 4 of 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Safety | 8 of 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 5 of 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Performance | 1 of 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 4 of 10 | 6 | 0 |
Common questions about the Nissan Kicks head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Nissan Kicks or the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 85.8 to 67.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, performance. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Kicks vs 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Kicks or the Kia EV6?
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 88.6 to 70.7, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on price and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Kia EV6 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Kicks vs 2026 Kia EV6). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Kicks or the BMW i4?
The Nissan Kicks wins clearly, 72.8 to 61.7, on tech & comfort, price. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Kicks comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Kicks vs 2026 BMW i4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Kicks or the Toyota Prius c?
The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 92 to 81, on fuel & range. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2019 Toyota Prius c comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2019 Toyota Prius c vs 2019 Nissan Kicks). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Kicks or the Chevrolet Bolt?
The Chevrolet Bolt wins clearly, 92.1 to 75.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Nissan Kicks vs 2027 Chevrolet Bolt). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Nissan Kicks win and lose against its rivals?
The Kicks leads on price in 8 of 8, space & cargo in 5 of 8, safety in 8 of 14; it trails on performance in 7 of 8, fuel & range in 10 of 14, tech & comfort in 6 of 10. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.