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Nissan Kicks Play vs Toyota Corolla

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

Vehicles

Overview

SpecNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play HatchbackToyota CorollaSE
Selected trimKicks Play HatchbackSE
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20252027

Pricing & market

SpecNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play HatchbackToyota CorollaSE
MSRP$21,520 (best)$24,780
Lowest listing price$19,820$8,995 (best)
Median listing price$20,285 (best)$25,398
Highest listing price$21,823 (best)$33,740
For sale now3282 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play HatchbackToyota CorollaSE
Combined MPG33 MPG35 MPG (best)
City MPG31 MPG32 MPG (best)
Highway MPG36 MPG41 MPG (best)
Fuel tank10.8 gal13.2 gal (best)

Performance

SpecNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play HatchbackToyota CorollaSE
Horsepower122 hp169 hp (best)
Torque114 lb-ft151 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.6 L2 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play HatchbackToyota CorollaSE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume53.1 cu ft (best)17.8 cu ft
Payload1,031 lbs (best)—
Curb weight2,629 lbs (best)3,060 lbs
Ground clearance7 in (best)5.1 in
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in (best)
Length169.1 in172 in (best)
Width69.3 in70.5 in (best)
Height63.3 in (best)57.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecNissan Kicks PlayKicks Play HatchbackToyota CorollaSE
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
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.

TrimNissan Kicks PlayToyota Corolla
1

Kicks Play Hatchback

$21,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$24,780 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

XSE

$27,875 MSRP

Live inventory

Nissan Kicks Play vs Toyota Corolla FAQ

Which is better: 2025 Nissan Kicks Play or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Nissan Kicks Play vs 2027 Toyota Corolla on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2025 Nissan Kicks Play or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play starts lower at $21,520. Live Nissan Kicks Play listings start at $19,820. Live Toyota Corolla listings start at $8,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Nissan Kicks Play or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2025 Nissan Kicks Play leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (21,520).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Nissan Kicks Play or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2027 Toyota Corolla leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (35).
Which has better horsepower: 2025 Nissan Kicks Play or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2027 Toyota Corolla leads on horsepower in this comparison (169).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Nissan Kicks Play vs 2027 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Kicks Play (4/5 NHTSA overall).