Nissan Kicks vs. Toyota Corolla Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Kicks and Toyota Corolla Hybrid 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 and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
When we compare the Nissan Kicks's and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Kicks has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Kicks's and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Kicks is a better car than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan Kicks ranges from $20,946 to $27,024 while a used 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is priced between $24,466 to $30,506. For a new model, the Nissan Kicks's price is between $22,197 and $27,873, with the Toyota Corolla Hybrid priced between $24,683 and $30,262.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Kicks loses 30.3 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid loses 33.2 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Kicks retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Kicks’s base engine makes 122 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid base engine makes 138 horsepower.
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 leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Kicks, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$22,197 - $27,873
Starting MSRP:
$21,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$24,740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,900 - $32,650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$24,683 - $30,262
Starting MSRP:
$23,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$25,900
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,500 - $27,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,008
Price Range:
$20,946 - $27,024
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$29,059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,526 - $38,837
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,249
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,254
# Good or Great Deals:
142
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,111
Price Range:
$24,466 - $30,506
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$30,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$27,111 - $36,636
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
454
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15,227
# Good or Great Deals:
105
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$6,718
Depreciation %:
31.9%
Resale Value $:
$14,332
Residual Value %:
68.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
36.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28% - 42.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$8,016
Depreciation %:
34.1%
Resale Value $:
$15,484
Residual Value %:
65.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
31.6% - 39.9%
Nissan Kicks Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Kicks
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.3 - 14
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.6 - 17.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.3 - 4.8
Nissan Kicks Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 59Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
56 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Toyota Corolla Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 25Ranking
24 out of / 25Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Nissan Kicks Trim Levels
S, SR, SV
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Nightshade, SE, XLE
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:
2 years
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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:
122 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
118.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2629 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
63.3 inches
Length:
169.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2850 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Electric Blue Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
White
Fresh Powder
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Celestite / Underground
White
Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
