The 2020 Hyundai Venue vs 2020 Nissan Kicks at Spinelli Nissan

Let's compare the 2020 Hyundai Venue and the 2020 Nissan Kicks, two urban crossovers that have recently appeared on our roads. Discover the full range of Nissan SUVs at Spinelli Nissan, your Nissan dealer in the West Island of Montreal.

Two new urban crossovers

These 2 new crossovers target the market of young urban consumers. While the Nissan Kicks was launched in 2018, the 2020 Venue is in its very first edition. The 2020 Venue must therefore prove its worth, while its elder, the 2020 Kicks already benefits from a well-established reputation and an excellent brand image.

Looks: 2020 Kicks winner!

Only the Trend version and, only with the Urban Edition package, offers a two-tone body paint. The exterior mirrors, wings and front bumper are punctuated by rectangles and lines in the same colour as the roof. This abundance of the second colour is a bit of an overkill. Slightly too flashy, this "mismatch" of the two colors doesn’t meet its aesthetic objectives.

In comparison, the 2020 Nissan Kicks is stylish. The arrangement of its 2 colors catches the eye while demonstrating an urban aesthetic perfectly balanced between daring and beauty. In addition, the 2-tone option is available on 2 Kicks models, the SV and SR.

Finally, it should be noted that the base model of the 2020 Kicks, the S version, comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, while the Essential of the 2020 Venue is equipped with 15-inch wheels.

Interior comfort: a win for the Kicks!

The 2020 Nissan Kicks and the 2020 Venue can accommodate 5 occupants. However, with its 2,659-litre (94 cu. ft) interior, the Kicks is larger than the Venue with its 2,602 litres (92 cu. ft). The Kicks also has a cargo volume of 716 litres (25.3 cu. ft) while the Venue's is limited to 528 litres (18.6 cu. ft).

What's more, every 2020 Nissan Kicks is equipped with Zero Gravity seats inspired by space technology. These seats reduce driver and passenger fatigue. For even more comfort, you can add a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel that gives you more legroom while you drive. Finally, all Kicks except the entry-range model feature Intelligent Driver Alertness.

Multimedia system: Kicks win!

Every 2020 Kicks comes standard with illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls. The SR version adds a unique audio system. It's the Bose Personal Audio Plus system with 6 speakers, including 2 UltraNearField speakers integrated into the driver's headrest. No other version of the 2020 Venue has an audio system with such advanced technology.

Powertrain and fuel consumption: advantage 2020 Kicks!

The Hyundai 2020 Venue is equipped with a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or an IVT transmission. A front-wheel drive system completes the package. The 2020 Venue develops 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque, and consumes 8.0 L/100 km in the city and 7.0 L/100 km on the highway.

More efficient and energy-efficient, the 2020 Kicks is powered by a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder engine that produces 125 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque. This 4-cylinder engine is mated to an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and a front-wheel drive system. The 2020 Kicks consumes only 7.7 L/100 km in the city and 6.6 L/100 km on the highway.

The 2020 Kicks also comes standard with several dynamic driving technologies including Hill Start Assist and Intelligent Emergency Braking.

Kicks vs. Venue

It's the 2020 Kicks that appears to be the winning crossover in our Kicks vs Venue comparison exercise. Better reputation, impeccable styling, excellent sound system and remarkable power-consumption performance make it one of the best urban SUVs on the market today!

The 2020 Kicks at Spinelli Nissan

Discover all the features of the 2020 Nissan Kicks at your Spinelli Nissan dealer located near Montreal. And why not take advantage of your visit to take it for a test drive? Simply ask one of our team's advisers.