Honda HR-V vs Nissan Kicks e-Power
Verdict
The Nissan Kicks e-Power is RM2,100 cheaper at RM113,800 against the Honda HR-V’s RM115,900, yet it is quicker to 100 km/h at 9.5 seconds versus 12.1 seconds and has a larger 423-litre boot. It also gets seven airbags to the HR-V’s four. The Honda counters with a stronger 1.5-litre petrol output on paper, at 119 hp and 145 Nm against 82 hp and 103 Nm, plus CKD assembly. For a Malaysian buyer, the Kicks has the clearer numbers advantage here.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you want the CKD option with the higher quoted petrol output of 119 hp and 145 Nm.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you want quicker 0-100 km/h performance, more boot space, more airbags and the lower price.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V RM115,900; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800
- 0-100 km/h: Honda HR-V 12.1 seconds; Nissan Kicks e-Power 9.5 seconds
- Boot space: Honda HR-V 335 litres; Nissan Kicks e-Power 423 litres
- Airbags: Honda HR-V 4; Nissan Kicks e-Power 7
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V 2,610 mm; Nissan Kicks e-Power 2,673 mm
- Road tax: Honda HR-V RM120/year; Nissan Kicks e-Power RM85/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,900 | RM 113,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,198 cc |
| Power | 119 hp✓ | 82 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 103 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.1 s | 9.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 186 km/h✓ | 22 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 2.1 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,347 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,673 mm |
| Boot space | 335 L | 423 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 41 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 85✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
HR-V
- Higher quoted output: 119 hp and 145 Nm
- CKD assembly
- Higher listed top speed at 186 km/h
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 12.1 seconds
- Smaller 335-litre boot
- Only four airbags
Kicks e-Power
- Quicker 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 423-litre boot
- Seven airbags
- Lower quoted petrol engine output at 82 hp and 103 Nm
- CBU assembly
- Listed top speed is only 22 km/h, so check the final homologated figure
HR-V vs Kicks e-Power FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V or Nissan Kicks e-Power better?
On these numbers, the Nissan Kicks e-Power is the better pick. It costs less, accelerates faster, has a bigger boot and gets more airbags. The Honda HR-V makes more quoted petrol power and torque, but loses on several practical metrics.
What is the price difference?
The Honda HR-V costs RM115,900, while the Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM113,800. That makes the Kicks RM2,100 cheaper.
Which has more space for luggage?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power has the larger boot at 423 litres. The Honda HR-V has 335 litres, so the Kicks gives you an extra 88 litres for bags or family use.