Honda HR-V vs Nissan Kicks (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,975

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

HR-V LX FWD vs Kicks S FWD
Measure	HR-V	Kicks	Winner
MSRP + destination	$27,950	$23,975	Kicks
Horsepower	158 hp	141 hp	HR-V
Torque	138 lb-ft	140 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	28 mpg	31 mpg	Kicks
Cargo, max	55.1 cu ft	30.0 cu ft to 60.0 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	24.4 cu ft	30.0 cu ft	Kicks
Rear legroom	37.7 in	34.5 in	HR-V
Front legroom	41.9 in	42.7 in	Kicks
Length	179.8 in	171.9 in	Not scored
Width	72.4 in	70.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,159 lb	3,002 lb	Not scored
Towing	Not rated	Not rated	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.0 in	8.4 in	Kicks
0-60 mph	8.4 s estimate	8.8 s estimate	HR-V
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
HR-V LX FWD $26,500	Kicks SV AWD $26,120	$380
Kicks S FWD $22,730	HR-V LX FWD $26,500	$3,770

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Kicks costs $4,771 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Kicks wins.

HR-V wins if Price weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.