In the ever-evolving landscape of compact crossovers, two standout contenders have emerged to redefine urban mobility: the 2024 Honda HR-V and the 2023 Nissan Kicks. In this arena, the 2024 Honda HR-V and the 2023 Nissan Kicks stand as formidable contenders, each boasting unique features and capabilities that cater to the diverse needs of today's urban explorers. This comparison seeks to dissect every facet of these two titans, from their design philosophies and performance metrics to their tech-savvy interiors and safety features. By the end of this journey, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the 2024 HR-V and 2023 Kicks measure up against each other, helping you make an informed decision when it's time to choose your next compact crossover companion. Let's dive in!

Both SUVs offer plenty of variety across their trim options, with the HR-V offering 4 distinct trims compared to the 5 offered by the Kicks.

Now we don't want to be too biased here.. but it is clear to see that the larger engine and horsepower available to the HR-V will have its advantages even while providing a better fuel economy. It will take more gas to fill the HR-V but with this comes better-enhanced performance and bang for your buck as the fuel economy is 1.5L/100 km better in the HR-V.

On the inside, both the HR-V and Kicks offer helpful standard features like Apple CarPlay & Android Auto that are displayed on a colourful touchscreen display. 

Where the HR-V really outclasses the Kicks is how much extra interior room it has. The biggest difference is in the cargo room, where the HR-V offers 55.1 cubic feet of cargo space compared to just 32.3 cubic feet offered by the Kicks. This difference of 22.8 cubic feet is massive when it comes to packing for family trips or even moving.

When it comes to seating, the Kick and HR-V will both seat the same amount of people (5) and provide very similar offerings in terms of leg & headroom.

HR-V Leg Room: Front 41.9 in, Rear 37.7 in

HR-V Head Room: Front 39.4 in, Rear 38.0 in

Kicks Leg Room: Front 43.7 in, Rear 33.5 in

Kicks Head Room: Front 40.4 in, Rear 38.5 in

Honda vehicles are renowned for their incredible resale value across their model lineup. In fact, Honda ranks as the best brand for resale value after 7 years. While Nissan ranks an acceptable 9th for automakers out of 17 other brands. Anyone who doesn’t plan on driving their vehicle for the next few decades should consider resale value as one of the most important purchasing decisions, as it can save you or cost thousands of dollars down the line.