Nissan Kicks vs Kia Soul X-Line

Nissan Kicks

Crossover · Gasoline

Kia Soul X-Line

Crossover · Gasoline

Car A

Nissan Kicks

The Nissan Kicks offers good value in its segment for city and compact-family use, balancing a 5-star safety rating with efficient 6.5 combined consumption. Its 122 hp and 9.5 s 0–100 km/h performance are well-suited to everyday driving.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km

Car B

Kia Soul X-Line

The Kia Soul X-Line pairs family-ready space with city-friendly ease, delivering efficient running and a useful 542-liter cargo hold. It offers good value in its segment while steering clear of performance and premium pretensions.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety147 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 69 / 63

City 68 / 54

Budget / value 71 / 51

Road trip 38 / 53

Performance 25 / 27

Cargo 30 / 37

Practical 52 / 40

Premium 14 / 21

Winter 28 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Kicks · Orange = Kia Soul X-Line

Specs side-by-side

Spec Nissan Kicks Kia Soul X-Line

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Pros & cons

Nissan Kicks

Good value in its segment at a listed price of 19,900
5-star safety rating supports family use
Efficient for its class with 6.5 combined consumption
Practical layout: five seats and a 422 L trunk
Not aimed at premium buyers or luxury seekers
Modest power (122 hp) and 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s won’t satisfy performance driving
Limited to five seats; larger families may need more capacity
Top speed of 180 km/h may feel limiting for frequent high-speed travel

Kia Soul X-Line

Efficient for its class with 7.8 combined consumption
Generous 542-liter cargo area suits family gear and weekend trips
Seats five, a practical fit for growing families
At 21,690, it offers good value in its segment
Modest performance: 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s and 147 hp
Top speed of 180 km/h won’t satisfy enthusiasts
Gasoline-only in this trim; no hybrid or EV option
Not aimed at a premium look or feel

Verdict

Pick Nissan Kicks if…

Best fuel economy

Nissan Kicks uses 6.5 L/100km vs 7.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Kia Soul X-Line if…

More power

Kia Soul X-Line puts out 147 hp vs 122 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Nissan Kicks

Kia Soul X-Line

Verdict

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