Nissan Kicks vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Kicks: 6 comparisons against 3 rivals across the 2018–2026 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
3 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota Prius cPrius c leads 2–0
Fiat 500e500e leads 2–0
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
6 scored head-to-headsThe Kicks leads on space & cargo in 2 of 3; it trails on safety in 5 of 6, fuel & range in 4 of 6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 2 of 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety | 1 of 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 2 of 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 0 of 1 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about the Nissan Kicks head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Nissan Kicks or the Toyota Prius c?
The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 92 to 81.1, 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 Fiat 500e?
The Fiat 500e wins clearly, 100 to 56.5, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Fiat 500e comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Kicks vs 2026 Fiat 500e). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Kicks or the MINI Cooper?
Too close to call: Nissan Kicks 88.1 vs MINI Cooper 88 with these weights. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety and performance. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Nissan Kicks is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Kicks vs 2026 MINI Cooper). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Nissan Kicks win and lose against its rivals?
The Kicks leads on space & cargo in 2 of 3; it trails on safety in 5 of 6, fuel & range in 4 of 6. 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.