2025 Nissan Kicks® vs. Hyundai Kona Near Valparaiso, IN

2025 Nissan Kicks® vs. Hyundai Kona Exterior Design

Featuring unique, eye-catching exterior elements, the 2025 Nissan Kicks and 2025 Hyundai Kona are crafted to add a touch of drama to every drive. Each model features available LED exterior lighting — including daytime running lights — and a distinctive front end that sets them apart. The Kicks sports a signature V-motion grille with sharp contours that give it a wide, assertive stance. The Kona takes a more futuristic, minimalist approach to its design with a seamlessly integrated grille and an aerodynamic profile. The Kicks takes functionality and style a step further with available LED fog lights.

Additionally, each SUV offers the option for a more airy cabin; the Kicks offers a panoramic moonroof on higher-level trims, and the Kona offers a power sunroof. When you want to make a daring entrance, you can find bold exterior color options on either SUV, but the Kicks exclusively offers two-tone colors paired with a painted roof in Super Black, Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, or Gun Metallic.

Available Kicks exterior features include:

• 16-, 17-, or 19-in. wheel options
• LED fog lights
• Panoramic moonroof
• Rear spoiler
• Two-tone exterior color options

2025 Nissan Kicks® vs. Hyundai Kona Interior Design & Technology

Crafted with comfort in mind, the 2025 Nissan Kicks and 2025 Hyundai Kona offer a break from the mundane. Find sophisticated seat upholstery options in either SUV, as well as relaxation-enhancing heated front seats. The Kicks takes comfort to the next level with standard zero gravity front and rear outboard seats designed to help reduce fatigue on the go. While each model offers a leather-wrapped steering wheel, the Kicks adds a heating element to add an extra touch of comfort in the winter.

Enjoy seamless connectivity on the go in the 2025 Kicks and 2025 Kona. No matter which you choose, you can access wireless smartphone integration, wireless charging, and Wi-Fi® hotspot capability. Find a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen in either SUV — standard in the Kona and available in the Kicks. Additionally, both models offer a 12.3-inch digital cluster display that combines with the 12.3-inch touchscreen to create a vibrant panoramic display. Want to optimize everyone’s listening experience? Both SUVs offer a premium Bose® sound system, featuring ten speakers on the Kicks and eight on the Kona.

Available Kicks interior and technology features include:

• Cloth or cloth and leatherette seat upholstery
• Zero gravity front and rear outboard seats
• Six-way manual driver’s seat
• Four-way manual front passenger’s seat
• Heated steering wheel
• 7- or 12.3-in. Advanced Drive-Assist® display
• Ten-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system
• NissanConnect® 7- or 12.3-in. touchscreen display
• Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button ignition

2025 Nissan Kicks® vs. Hyundai Kona Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

Open-road efficiency and control are two staples of the 2025 Nissan Kicks and 2025 Hyundai Kona. While you can choose from two engine options on the Kona, the Kicks makes your choice easy with a standard 2.0L four-cylinder engine and next-gen Xtronic CVT® (continuously variable transmission). Both models offer front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities. If you want to maximize control in the Nissan Kicks, you can opt for available features like active ride control, intelligent trace control, and intelligent engine brake, which all work together to create a smooth, dynamic drive.

For those looking to extend their time between fillups, either SUV delivers impressive fuel economy — up to 35 highway MPG in the Kicks and 34 highway MPG in the Kona.

See the accompanying chart for a comparison of engine specifications.

2025 Nissan Kicks® vs. Hyundai Kona Size & Cargo Space

While compact, the 2025 Nissan Kicks and 2025 Hyundai Kona are surprisingly spacious. Both are similar in exterior length and wheelbase and can accommodate up to five passengers. Shared features like 60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks help you configure the cabin to meet your needs. With the rear row upright, you can fit up to 30 cubic feet of cargo in the Kicks and up to 25.5 cubic feet in the Kona. When you need to stow bulkier items, the Kicks can accommodate up to 60 cubic feet, and the Kona offers up to 63.7 cubic feet.

See the accompanying chart for a comparison of size and cargo specifications.

2025 Nissan Kicks® vs. Hyundai Kona Safety Options & Features

The 2025 Nissan Kicks and 2025 Hyundai Kona offer amplified confidence on the go with a range of cutting-edge safety technologies. Nissan Safety Shield® 360 comes standard on the Kicks and features six advanced driver assistance innovations for optimal peace of mind. The Kona offers a slew of supportive tech with the Hyundai SmartSense system. Available shared features between the two models include blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane management. Each model also features advanced highway driving technology designed to help take the stress out of your daily commute — ProPILOT Assist in the Kicks and Highway Driving Assist in the Kona. 

Available Kicks safety features include:

• Nissan Safety Shield 360
  • Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
  • Lane departure warning
  • Rear automatic braking
  • Blind spot warning
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • High beam assist
• Intelligent forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking mitigation
• RearView or intelligent Around View® monitor
• Intelligent driver alertness
• Intelligent cruise control
• Traffic sign recognition
• Intelligent cruise control with traffic stop-go
• Intelligent blind spot intervention
• Intelligent lane intervention
• ProPILOT Assist hands-on driver assist system
• Front and rear sonar system