Chevrolet Spark vs. Nissan Kicks
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Spark and Nissan Kicks contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Spark and the Nissan Kicks.
In comparing the Chevrolet Spark's and the Nissan Kicks's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Nissan Kicks has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Chevrolet Spark and Nissan Kicks have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Spark's and the Nissan Kicks's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Chevrolet Spark ranges from $11,789 to $18,499 while a used 2022 Nissan Kicks is priced between $14,481 to $21,695.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Spark loses 37.1 percent of its value and the Nissan Kicks loses 39 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Kicks.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Spark’s base engine makes 98 horsepower, and the Nissan Kicks base engine makes 122 horsepower. Both the Spark and the Kicks are rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 342 and 389 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Kicks, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Kicks has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
19390
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13600 - 29900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23820
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19000 - 34200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14756
Price Range:
11789 - 18499
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
18854
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13087 - 27996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44587
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18030
Price Range:
14481 - 21695
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21495
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18030 - 25396
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
274
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46503
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Chevrolet Spark Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Nissan Kicks Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Spark
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.9 - 12.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.096
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Kicks
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0735295168217542
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 3.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0727546382331303
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.0 - 11.4
Chevrolet Spark Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
14 out of / 37Ranking
16 out of / 37Ranking
24 out of / 37Ranking
35 out of / 37Nissan Kicks Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 56Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
42 out of / 67Ranking
44 out of / 67Ranking
60 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Ranking
63 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Spark Trim Levels
1LT CVT, 1LT Manual, 2LT CVT, 2LT Manual, ACTIV CVT, ACTIV Manual, LS CVT, LS Manual
Nissan Kicks Trim Levels
S, SR, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
98 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
94 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
122 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
261 / 342 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 36 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 389 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.8 inches
Cargo Space:
11.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
27.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
118 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2246 lbs
Width:
62.8 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
143.1 inches
Wheelbase:
93.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2686 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
63.3 inches
Length:
169.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Glow Metallic / Mystic Blue
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Orange
Cayenne Orange Metallic
Red
Crimson Metallic / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Nitro Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Electric Blue Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Fresh Powder
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
