New 2022 Nissan Kicks vs Honda HR-V Comparison
New 2022 Nissan Kicks vs Honda HR-V Comparison
If you’re researching your subcompact SUV options, you may be comparing the 2022 Nissan Kicks to the 2022 Honda HR-V. The reviews for the latest model year are in, and the Nissan wins this year’s competition yet again.
To make a fair comparison of features, you’ll have to spend at least $4,000 more to upgrade to a Honda HR-V trim with the same technology, safety, and interior features as the well-equipped base Nissan Kicks. This discrepancy in features on lower trim levels is one of the biggest reasons to opt for the Kicks—with Nissan, you simply get more bang for your buck.
Let’s take a deeper dive into these models to compare their features in performance, technology, interior, exterior, and safety features.
View InventoryContact Us2022 Nissan Kicks vs Honda HR-V Performance
Both of these subcompact SUVs are capable commuters with power enough to get you through the city or down the busy highway. The main difference you’ll see in performance is the overall fuel economy—the Nissan Kicks offers class-leading fuel economy that will help you save more at the pump.
While both models offer continuously variable automatic transmission, not all CVTs are created equal. Reviewers note the HR-V struggles to find the right gear, while the 2022 Nissan Kicks is noted for being noticeably more smooth.
2022 Nissan Kicks
- 1.6L four-cylinder engine
- 122 horsepower
- CVT automatic
- Front-wheel drive
- 31 mpg city / 36 mpg highway
2022 Honda HR-V
- 1.8L four-cylinder engine
- 141 horsepower
- CVT automatic
- Front-wheel drive (standard)
- 28 mpg city / 34 mpg highway
2022 Nissan Kicks vs Honda HR-V Technology
The 2022 Nissan Kicks takes home the gold in the technology category. The base features, listed below, are higher end on the Kicks. For example, the standard 7” touchscreen comes on all Nissan Kicks, while the Honda HR-V has a standard 5” screen display with no touchscreen capabilities. This is a notable oversight in the Honda, when most drivers assume touchscreens are standard on all makes and models.
The 2022 Nissan Kicks upper hand continues in the available technology, where at lower price points it unlocks a 7” digital instrument cluster, 8” touchscreen, Wi-Fi hot spot, Bose premium audio, satellite radio, and an additional USB port. The Honda HR-V requires an upgrade to get a touchscreen and Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, and an even higher trim upgrade to get six-speaker stereo and satellite radio.
2022 Nissan Kicks
- 7” touchscreen
- Six-speaker stereo
- Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- 3 USB ports
2022 Honda HR-V
- 5” display
- Four-speaker stereo
- Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- 1 USB port
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2022 Nissan Kicks vs Honda HR-V Safety Features
There is simply no comparison when it comes to the safety feature packages on these two subcompact SUVs. The 2022 Nissan Kicks offers a huge suite of standard safety features, while the Honda HR-V offers only a rearview camera on its base model.
The Kicks also offers available features, like adaptive cruise control, surround view parking camera, and rear door alert. But you’ll have to pay for trim upgrades on the Honda HR-V just to get normally standard safety features, like forward collision warning and blind spot monitoring.
2022 Nissan Kicks
- Rearview camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Forward collision warning
- Pedestrian detection
- Automatic emergency braking (forward & backward)
- Lane departure warning
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Automatic high-beam headlights
2022 Honda HR-V
- Rearview camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Forward collision warning
- Pedestrian detection
- Automatic emergency braking
2022 Nissan Kicks vs Honda HR-V Interior
When it comes to comfort in the cabin, you’ll do well in either option. Both have similar base features and allow optional upgrades for convenience features like push button start, proximity keyless entry, and remote start.
The win for the Kicks is simply its lower price point. You can get all the same features, including the most advanced technologies, on the 2022 Nissan Kicks for thousands less than the Honda HR-V.
2022 Nissan Kicks
- Seats five
- Available synthetic leather / heated seats
- Available automatic climate control
- 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space (behind rear)
- 53.1 cubic feet of cargo space (rear folded)
2022 Honda HR-V
- Seats five
- Available automatic climate control
- Available synthetic leather / heated seats
- 26 cubic feet of cargo space (behind rear)
- 62.8 cubic feet of cargo space (rear folded)
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2022 Nissan Kicks vs Honda HR-V Exterior
If you’re looking for a sporty aesthetic and vibrant colors, you may have options you like in both the Nissan and the Kia models. Both also offer a combined color option with exterior accents, though again, the Kia version of this style costs more.
In a side-by-side comparison, you may notice the 2022 Nissan Kicks is slightly shorter (14.1 feet long versus the Seltos’s 14.3 feet), which may make it easier to maneuver in tight spaces and city driving. Otherwise the exteriors’ athletic styling is similar in both, and your choice will largely come down to the Nissan’s lower price points.
2022 Nissan Kicks
- Scarlet Ember
- Electric Blue
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Boulder Gray
- Aspen White
- Fresh Powder
- Scarlet Ember / Super Black
- Aspen White / Super Black
- Boulder Gray / Super Black
- Monarch Orange / Super Black
- Electric Blue / Super Black
2022 Honda HR-V
- Cherry Black
- Steel Gray
- Snow White
- Neptune Blue
- Gravity Gray
- Mars Orange
- Dark Ocean Blue
- Dark Ocean Blue / Clear White
- Dark Ocean Blue / Cherry Black
- Starbright Yellow / Cherry Black
- Clear White / Cherry Black
Why Buy from Jenkins Nissan of Leesburg?
Jenkins Nissan is a top-rate dealer near Leesburg, FL, thanks in large part to our tremendous team. Most of our staff have worked here for many years, giving them the experience and teamwork to run our dealership like a well-oiled machine.
We strive to be one of the most convenient dealerships in the area. Using our Buy@Home program allows you to shop online, select your in-stock vehicle, choose financing, and sign paperwork all from your computer or smartphone. We can even deliver your new Nissan vehicle directly to your home!
We look forward to meeting you and helping you find the right 2022 Nissan Kicks model for you!
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