Compare 2025 Kia Seltos and 2025 Nissan Kicks
2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2025 Nissan Kicks
If you're shopping for a stylish, budget-friendly SUV with everyday versatility, the 2025 Kia Seltos and 2025 Nissan Kicks are two top contenders worth a closer look. Both offer great fuel efficiency, smart tech, and compact footprints that are perfect for Bradenton drivers. At Gettel Kia of Bradenton, we’re comparing these two popular crossovers to help you decide which one fits your lifestyle better – whether you're commuting, road-tripping, or just tackling your daily routine.
Interior Comparison
The 2025 Kia Seltos offers a more upscale cabin experience than the Nissan Kicks, with available two-tone interiors, soft-touch materials, and ambient lighting that gives it a refined, youthful vibe. Both seat five passengers, but the Seltos provides more rear legroom and a slightly roomier cargo area with up to 62.8 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are folded. While the Kicks is practical and well laid out, it feels more utilitarian. The Seltos also offers available dual-zone climate control and a panoramic sunroof – features you won’t find in the Kicks.
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2025 Kia Seltos
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2025 Nissan Kicks
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Rows: Two
Max Seating: Five
Max Cargo Capacity: 62.8 Cubic Feet
Upholstery Options: Cloth Upholstery (Standard) / Synthetic Leather Upholstery (Optional)
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Rows: Two
Max Seating: Five
Max Cargo Capacity: 60 Cubic Feet
Upholstery Options: Cloth Upholstery (Standard) / Premium Cloth Upholstery, Cloth and Synthetic leather Upholstery (Optional)
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Power & Performance
The 2025 Kia Seltos outpaces the Nissan Kicks in performance with its available turbocharged engine delivering 195 horsepower – noticeably stronger than the Kicks’ 141 horsepower. Both crossovers offer front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive, but the Seltos feels more composed and responsive thanks to its available eight-speed automatic transmission. The Kicks sticks with a CVT and a single engine option, making it better suited for light city driving, while the Seltos provides more punch and versatility across trim levels.
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2025 Kia Seltos
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2025 Nissan Kicks
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Base Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (LX, S, EX)
Horsepower: 146
Torque: 132 lb-ft
Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (standard)
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Base Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 141
Torque: 140 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission
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Available Engine: Turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder (X-Line and SX)
Horsepower: 195
Torque: 195 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission (Available)
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Tech & Entertainment
The 2025 Kia Seltos impresses with its available 10.25-inch touchscreen and Kia’s user-friendly infotainment system, featuring crisp graphics, seamless smartphone integration, and intuitive menus. The Nissan Kicks offers a smaller 8-inch display with a simpler interface that gets the job done but feels less polished. Both have Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, but the Seltos stands out with its available digital instrument cluster and more premium feel up front, making daily drives more connected and enjoyable.
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2025 Kia Seltos Top Technology Features
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2025 Nissan Kicks Top Technology Features
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Infotainment Screen Options:
- 8-inch Touchscreen (Standard)
- 4.2-inch Driver Information Display (Standard)
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen (Optional)
- 4.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster (Optional)
- 4.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster (Optional)
Audio System Options:
- Six-Speaker Audio System (Standard)
- Eight-Speaker Bose® Audio System (Available)
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Infotainment Screen Options:
- 7-inch Touchscreen (Standard)
- 7-inch Digital Gauge Cluster (standard)
- 12.3-inch Touchscreen (Optional)
- 12.3-inch Digital Gauge Cluster (Optional)
Audio System Options:
- Four-Speaker Audio System (Standard)
- 10-Speaker Bose® Stereo (optional)
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Safety Features
The 2025 Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks both prioritize safety with comprehensive suites of driver-assistance technologies. The Seltos comes standard with features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Driver Attention Warning. Higher trims add Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. Similarly, the Kicks includes Nissan's Safety Shield® 360 as standard, offering Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Blind Spot Warning. Both vehicles provide robust safety features to enhance driver confidence and passenger protection.
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2025 Kia Seltos Safety Features
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2025 Nissan Kicks Safety Features
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- Forward Collision Warning
- Forward Automatic Emergency Braking
- Pedestrian And Cyclist Detection
- Lane-Departure Warning
- Lane-Keep Assist
- Driver-Attention Monitoring
- Automatic High-Beam Headlights
- Rear-Seat Alert
- Rearview Camera
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- Forward and Reverse Collision Warning
- Forward and Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking
- Pedestrian Detection
- Lane-Departure Warning
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Driver-Attention Monitoring
- Rearview Camera
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Automatic High-Beam Headlights
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Gettel Kia of Bradenton’s Bottom Line
The 2025 Kia Seltos and 2025 Nissan Kicks both bring value to the compact SUV segment, but they serve different needs. The Kicks is ideal for drivers focused on city-friendly efficiency and simplicity, while the Seltos offers more power, advanced tech, and upscale features – making it a better fit for those who want more versatility and capability. At Gettel Kia of Bradenton, we offer a wide selection of Seltos models built for Florida drivers. Visit us today to experience it for yourself.
