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Kia K4 vs Nissan Kicks Play

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Kia K4

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2025 Nissan Kicks Play

Overview

SpecKia K4LXNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play Hatchback
Selected trimLXKicks Play Hatchback
Body styleSedanHatchback
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262025

Pricing & market

SpecKia K4LXNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play Hatchback
MSRP$22,190$21,520 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecKia K4LXNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play Hatchback
Combined MPG34 MPG (best)33 MPG
City MPG30 MPG31 MPG (best)
Highway MPG40 MPG (best)36 MPG
Fuel tank12 gal (best)10.8 gal

Performance

SpecKia K4LXNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play Hatchback
Horsepower147 hp (best)122 hp
Torque132 lb-ft (best)114 lb-ft
Engine size2 L (best)1.6 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecKia K4LXNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play Hatchback
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume53.1 cu ft (best)
Payload1,031 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,956 lbs2,629 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5 in7 in (best)
Wheelbase107 in (best)103.1 in
Length185.4 in (best)169.1 in
Width73 in (best)69.3 in
Height55.9 in63.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecKia K4LXNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play Hatchback
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimKia K4Nissan Kicks Play
1

LX

$22,190 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Kicks Play Hatchback

$21,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LXS

$23,290 MSRP

3

EX

$24,390 MSRP

4

EX

$24,890 MSRP

5

GT-Line

$25,390 MSRP

6

GT-Line

$25,890 MSRP

7

GT-Line Turbo

$28,290 MSRP

8

GT-Line Turbo

$28,790 MSRP