2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Nissan Kicks
Overview | |
MSRP$25,350 | MSRP$19,600 |
Average price$30,681 | Average price$20,718 |
Listings389 | Listings208 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
2021 Honda CR-V Reviews SummaryEven in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda in Canada, edging out the home-built Honda Civic. The CR-V is also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it was the sixth best-selling vehicle in Canada in 2021. So, it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best-looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So, what makes it so appealing to Canadian consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | |
2021 Nissan Kicks Reviews SummaryIt’s been only three years since the Nissan Kicks made its way to North America, but it’s been available across the globe for longer. Originally designed as a cute get-around that looked good from the sidewalk to passersby while delivering just enough power, the refreshed 2021 Kicks continues to check those boxes, now with more features. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.2 cu ft | Cargo Space25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3337 lbs | Curb Weight2682 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height63.3 in |
Length182.1 in | Length169.1 in |
Width73.0 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase104.8 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload1358 lbs | Maximum Payload978 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,350 | $19,600 |
Average price | $30,681 | $20,718 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Even in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda in Canada, edging out the home-built Honda Civic. The CR-V is also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it was the sixth best-selling vehicle in Canada in 2021. So, it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best-looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So, what makes it so appealing to Canadian consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | It’s been only three years since the Nissan Kicks made its way to North America, but it’s been available across the globe for longer. Originally designed as a cute get-around that looked good from the sidewalk to passersby while delivering just enough power, the refreshed 2021 Kicks continues to check those boxes, now with more features. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.2 cu ft | 25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3337 lbs | 2682 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.3 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 169.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1358 lbs | 978 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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