Nissan Kicks S vs. SV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Kicks S and Nissan Kicks SV 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 Nissan Kicks S and the Nissan Kicks SV.
When we compare the Nissan Kicks S's and the Nissan Kicks SV's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Kicks S has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Nissan Kicks S and Nissan Kicks SV have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Kicks S's and the Nissan Kicks SV's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Kicks S is a better car than the Nissan Kicks SV.
Pricing: A used 2025 Nissan Kicks S ranges from $19,994 to $25,043 while a used 2025 Nissan Kicks SV is priced between $21,996 to $27,390. For a new model, the Nissan Kicks S's price is between $22,075 and $25,358, with the Nissan Kicks SV priced between $23,953 and $28,860.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Nissan Kicks S and the Nissan Kicks SV both lose 39 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Nissan Kicks S and the Nissan Kicks SV makes 141 horsepower. Both the S and the SV are rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 417 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
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:
22075 - 25358
Starting MSRP:
21830
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20200 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
23953 - 28860
Starting MSRP:
23680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20200 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22453
Price Range:
19994 - 25043
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27617
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21503 - 38615
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24514
Price Range:
21996 - 27390
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27617
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21503 - 38615
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.43597883
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.38735154 - 0.4830012
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.43597883
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.38735154 - 0.4830012
Nissan Kicks Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Nissan Kicks Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Kicks S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Kicks SV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.851368153311854
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 13.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.851368153311854
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 13.3
Nissan Kicks Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 56Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
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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
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63 out of / 67Nissan 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
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63 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Nissan Kicks Trim Levels
SR, SV
Other Nissan Kicks Trim Levels
S, SR
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 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
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:
3 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:
141 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
140 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
141 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
140 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 35 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 417 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 35 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 417 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
30 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
29.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2987 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
171.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3012 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
171.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl
Gold
Canyon Bronze Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
White
Fresh Powder
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
