Nissan kicks 2022 vs mazda cx 30

Nissan Kicks vs. Mazda CX-30

The Stylish Nissan Kicks is Ready to Kick the Competition to the Curb

It's not your imagination that SUVs are getting smaller these days, or that every carmaker seems to have at least one subcompact crossover option in their lineups. These eye-catching models offer the SUV style and design drivers like, in a smaller size that makes them both easy to park and easy to maneuver in St. Louis traffic. But they're not all created equal, and at AutoCenters Nissan, we're excited to introduce you to one that's sure to stand above the competition and speak to your personality - the Nissan Kicks.

Meet The Nissan Kicks

Still in its first generation, the Nissan Kicks first debuted on our East Edwardsville Road dealership in 2018. It has comfortable seating for up to five people in two rows, four doors, and a useful rear cargo hold that can accommodate everything from groceries to suitcases.

If you're in the market for a new crossover for your St. Louis commute, allow our team to introduce you to the new Nissan Kicks. If you find yourself torn between competing models of a similar size and class, allow us to demonstrate what sets our model apart and makes it the best option for your next SUV.

The Nissan Kicks vs. the Mazda CX-3

On the surface, the Kicks and the Mazda CX-3 appear to have a lot in common. Both fall into the subcompact classification of SUVs, with an SUV-like appearance and petite size. But dive a little deeper and you'll discover a number of areas where the two models differ, and the Nissan Kicks comes out ahead.

Options. Nissan understands that drivers like choices and that they like a range of options available in order to customize and personalize their vehicle, and the Nissan Kicks delivers. Our Kicks is available in three trim levels, and it has a menu of optional packages and add-on features. The Mazda CX-3, on the other hand, is a single trim model. Drivers have no options available from which to personalize their ride and have to be satisfied with whatever standard equipment the CX-3 comes with.
Passenger space. While the Mazda CX-3 can feel cramped and uncomfortable inside for you and your passengers, the Nissan Kicks offers plenty of cozy room for everyone to stretch out in. Look for more headroom, legroom, and shoulder room in the Nissan Kicks when compared to the CX-3, especially in the front seat, where the Kicks has two additional inches of both headroom and legroom when compared to the competition.
Cargo space. Not only does the Nissan Kicks have more room for your passengers, it also has more room for your stuff. The Mazda CX-3 cargo hold can accommodate just 17.8 cubic feet of gear, compared to more than 25 cubic feet of space available in the Nissan Kicks.
Efficiency. You can also go further on a tank of gas in the Nissan Kicks than the Mazda CX-3. The EPA gives the Kicks a rating of 31 mpg in the city / 36 mpg on the highway / 33 mpg combined. Meanwhile, the CX-3 gets an EPA rating of just 29 mpg in the city / 34 mpg on the highway / 31 mpg combined.
Technology. As a single trim model, the Mazda CX-3 has a limited range of tech features available, while the Nissan Kicks has a comprehensive menu of available features. Not only that, but the Nissan comes with more features standard than the CX-3, including automatic high beams, parking sensors, pedestrian detection, and more.

Test Drive Your Nissan Kicks near St. Louis Soon

See for yourself what sets our Nissan Kicks apart from the subcompact competition. Make an appointment to meet this fun crossover soon and let us introduce you in person at AutoCenters Nissan.

In the segment of compact SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles), automakers have come a long way. From where we stand and view the automotive industry, Mazda and Nissan are automakers with a powerful range of compact SUVs. In recent times, Mazda CX-30 and Nissan Kicks have emerged as popular nameplates in the compact SUV segment, and from how it looks, both these vehicles will continue to stay relevant in the upcoming years. In the 2022 model year, Mazda CX-30 and Nissan Kicks are going head-on, and it isn't easy to know which of the two will emerge as a clear winner.

Safety

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In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Kicks SV/SR are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The CX-30 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Kicks has standard Rear Automatic Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The CX-30 doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The Kicks SR has a standard Around View® Monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The CX-30 only offers a rear monitor.

The Kicks has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. Only the CX-30 Select/Preferred/Premium offers a blind spot warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Kicks has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Only the CX-30 Select/Preferred/Premium has a rear cross-path warning system.

Both the Kicks and the CX-30 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available daytime running lights and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Nissan Kicks is safer than the Mazda CX-30:

	Kicks	CX-30
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.9 inches	1 inches
Abdominal Force	172 lbs.	209 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	47 G’s	60 G’s
Hip Force	517 lbs.	525 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	12 inches	12 inches
Spine Acceleration	30 G’s	30 G’s
Hip Force	535 lbs.	583 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

There are almost 2 times as many Nissan dealers as there are Mazda dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Kicks’ warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are better in initial quality than Mazda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan fifth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 31 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mazda is ranked 23rd, below the industry average.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Kicks gets better mileage than the CX-30:

			MPG
Kicks
	FWD	1.6 DOHC 4-cyl.	31 city/36 hwy
CX-30
	FWD	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	25 city/33 hwy
	AWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/30 hwy
		2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	24 city/31 hwy

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Nissan Kicks uses regular unleaded gasoline. The CX-30 with the 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder engine requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Nissan Kicks higher (7 out of 10) than the Mazda CX-30 (5 to 7). This means the Kicks produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the CX-30 every 15,000 miles.

Transmission

The Kicks has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The CX-30 doesn’t offer a CVT.

Brakes and Stopping

The Kicks SV/SR’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the CX-30 are solid, not vented.

The Kicks stops shorter than the CX-30:

Kicks

CX-30

60 to 0 MPH

119 feet

125 feet

Motor Trend

60 to 0 MPH (Wet)

143 feet

147 feet

Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

The Kicks S’ standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the CX-30 2.5 S’ standard 65 series tires.

The Kicks has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The CX-30 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

The Kicks SR handles at .82 G’s, while the CX-30 Premium AWD pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Kicks’ turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the CX-30’s (34.1 feet vs. 34.8 feet).

Chassis

The Nissan Kicks may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 550 to 650 pounds less than the Mazda CX-30.

The Kicks is 3.9 inches shorter than the CX-30, making the Kicks easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Passenger Space

The Kicks has 2.3 inches more front headroom, 2 inches more front legroom and .2 inches more rear headroom than the CX-30.

Cargo Capacity

The Kicks has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the CX-30 with its rear seat up (25.3 vs. 20.2 cubic feet). The Kicks has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the CX-30 with its rear seat folded (53.1 vs. 45.2 cubic feet).

Ergonomics

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Kicks has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the CX-30 only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The Kicks SV/SR’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. The CX-30 doesn’t offer heated side mirrors.

On extremely cold winter days, the Kicks SR’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The CX-30 doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

Recommendations

The Nissan Kicks outsold the Mazda CX-30 by 40% during the 2021 model year.

What is comparable to Nissan kicks?

Nissan Kicks vs. the competition.

What does the CX

Through April, the CX-30 outsold both the Mazda 3 and the slightly smaller CX-3 crossover combined. The only real change to the CX-30 for 2021 is the addition of an optional turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four that produces 250 horsepower.

Will there be a 2022 Nissan kicks?

2022 Nissan Kicks Pricing Kicking off with S trim, the 2022 Kicks has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $19,700, plus a destination charge. The SV is roughly $21.5K. The SR is priced from $22,240. With 2-tone paint, the Premium package and black-finished 17-inch alloy wheels, it can reach $24.5K.

Is CX

Mazda CX-30 is one of the most popular family cars as it offers multiple features that make traveling with kids easier. It is a compact vehicle that offers premium style and high-class performance. It even has outstanding fuel efficiency, which is a must for any type of travel.