Kia Rio vs Nissan Kicks
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Kicks
Overview
| Spec | Kia RioLX | Nissan KicksS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | S |
| Body style | Sedan | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2023 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia RioLX | Nissan KicksS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,750 (best) | $22,430 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia RioLX | Nissan KicksS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 36 MPG (best) | 31 MPG |
| City MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 41 MPG (best) | 35 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 11.9 gal | 11.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Kia RioLX | Nissan KicksS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 141 hp (best) |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 140 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.6 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia RioLX | Nissan KicksS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.7 cu ft | 60 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 900 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lbs (best) | 3,002 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 8.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 104.6 in (best) |
| Length | 172.6 in (best) | 171.9 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.9 in (best) |
| Height | 57.1 in | 64.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia RioLX | Nissan KicksS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | Kia Rio | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $16,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $22,430 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $17,390 MSRP | S $23,930 MSRP |
| 3 | S $17,690 MSRP | SV $24,170 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SV $25,820 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SR $26,660 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SR $28,160 MSRP |