Hyundai Venue vs Nissan Kicks

If you need to go the distance, the Hyundai Venue and the Nissan Kicks will take you there. Under the hood of either model, you’ll find a 1.6-liter engine that combines pep and fuel efficiency. These engines are each paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission, so you’ll not only feel energized on the road, but the ride quality will also be smooth—even on bumpy terrain.

The Venue and the Kicks are slightly different in size, which results in differing performances.

The Venue’s shorter frame and narrower wheelbase gives it the ability to take sharp turns with greater agility. Not only will this make navigating tight city streets or twisting back roads a breeze, but it also means that there will be less drag on the SUV.

On the other hand, the stockier and longer Kicks may be beneficial in terms of interior room. However, its larger framing will cause it to be less aerodynamic as well as less agile on any given road.

These models have the following safety systems in common:

Under the guidance of these features, you and your loved ones will feel completely at ease—even when taking on unfamiliar routes.

Although you may want to get to your destination as quickly as possible, it’s important to take a rest, especially after a long stint on the highway. This is something the Hyundai Venue prioritizes. On every model, you’ll find Driver Attention Warning, an intuitive system that monitors your driving behavior.

The Kicks also has an Intelligent Driver Alertness feature. However, you’ll have to upgrade to a higher trim level to be under this system’s watchful eye.

As compact SUVs, both the Hyundai Venue and the Nissan Kicks offer a cozy cabin experience. Between their soft-touch cloth seating and their ergonomic details, these SUVs know how to help you kick back and relax on the road to Lake Michigan.

Their infotainment systems continue this trend by offering expanded screens for enhanced visibility while you drive. However, the Hyundai’s standard 8-inch touchscreen may be more desirable compared to the Nissan’s 7-inch touchscreen.

Despite this difference, both models will let you sink into your personal oasis and play music, podcasts, or audiobooks with Bluetooth^®. However, even your rear-seat passengers can control the infotainment in the Hyundai with its standard wireless Apple CarPlay^® and wireless Android Auto™.

While these smartphone integration features are also standard on the Kicks, you’ll need to plug in your phone to pair it with the infotainment system.