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2026 Nissan Kicks vs 2026 Hyundai Kona

Blog Dec 29th, 2025
2026 Nissan Kicks with city background

The 2026 Nissan Kicks is a boldly designed SUV that’s perfect for anyone wanting an advanced ride. This subcompact SUV offers modern technology, safety, and advanced driver-assistance features, perfect for a confident ride. But how does it compare to the 2026 Hyundai Kona, another subcompact SUV on the market? Continue reading with the experts at Woodchester Nissan as they explore how the 2026 Nissan Kicks offers superior fuel economy, interior space, and safety features.

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Fuel Economy

When it comes to selecting a vehicle with superior fuel efficiency, the 2026 Nissan Kicks is the clear winner. Vehicles with Forward-Wheel Drive (FWD) offer a fuel economy of 8.1L / 100km for the city and 6.6L / 100km for the highway. 2026 Hyundai Kona models equipped with FWD offer different fuel economy options. The lowest is 8.1L / 100km for the city and 6.8L / 100km for the highway. Not only does the 2026 Nissan Kicks offer better fuel economy for FWD, but it also does for All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Check out the specifications below:

 Specifications  City/Highway, L/100km
 2026 Nissan Kicks  8.5 / 6.9
 2026 Hyundai Kona  8.8 / 8.1

Interior Space 

While both the 2026 Nissan Kicks and the 2026 Hyundai Kona have comparable interior dimensions, the Kicks takes the edge in several categories. This includes cargo space behind the second row of seats. While the 2026 Hyundai Kona offers a bit more overall cargo volume of 1,803 litres compared to the Nissan Kicks’ 1,699.6 litres, the roles reverse when the second row is used. With the second row upright, the Nissan Kicks offers 849.5 litres of cargo space compared to 723 litres from the Hyundai Kona. Both vehicles also go back and forth when it comes to passenger specifications, as seen below:

 Specifications   2026 Nissan Kicks  2026 Hyundai Kona
  Head Room (1st Row) (mm)  1,008  1,013
  Head Room (2nd Row) (mm)  977.7  972
 Leg Room (1st Row) (mm)  1,083.4  1,059
  Leg Room (2nd Row) (mm)  876.4  970

Safety and Driver-Assistance Technology  

Both the 2026 Nissan Kicks and the 2026 Hyundai Kona offer impressive safety features through their own suites of safety technologies. The Kicks features the standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, which features:

  • Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
  • Rear Automatic Braking
  • Blind Spot Warning
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • High Beam Assist

2026 Nissan Kicks vs 2026 Hyundai Kona Verdict 

When it comes to selecting the superior subcompact SUV, the 2026 Nissan Kicks is the way to go. Its impressive fuel efficiency ensures you spend more time on the road and less time (and money) at the gas station. Paired with its comparable interior specifications and outstanding suite of safety features, the 2026 Nissan Kicks is the way to go.

Shop the 2026 Nissan Kicks at Woodchester Nissan

Woodchester Nissan is your trusted Nissan dealership in Mississauga, ON. If you want to take a closer look at the 2026 Nissan Kicks, please stop by our dealership and contact us today.  

 

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