Comparison - Nissan Kicks SR 2021 - vs - Mazda CX-8 ASAKI 2019

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
21,940
Updated: 
26 Mar 2021
$
64,990
AUD
Updated: 
22 Feb 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2019
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
10.80gals
19.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Super Black
#160D0F
Gun Metallic
#858885
Boulder Gray Pearl
#565E63
Fresh Powder
#F4F2EE
Aspen White TriCoat
#FFFFFF
Electric Blue Metallic
#1B5799
Color: 
DEEP CRYSTAL BLUE MICA
#2B3147
SOUL RED CRYSTAL METALLIC
#A00429
TITANIUM FLASH MICA
#4C3A2A
JET BLACK MICA
#181818
MACHINE GREY METALLIC
#373743
SONIC SILVER METALLIC
#A7B0B5
SNOWFLAKE WHITE PEARL MICA
#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Nissan's smallest crossover receives a styling update for 2021 which includes a larger grille, streamlined headlamps and taillamps, redesigned front and rear bumpers, and a new 17-inch aluminum wheel design. Nissan has also expanded the availability of the contrasting black roof option to cars painted in Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, Boulder Gray Pearl, and Electric Blue Metallic. Inside, SV and SR models now come with a new 8.0-inch infotainment system, and all Kicks trims now feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.A Wi-Fi hotspot is now available as an option on the top spec SR trim.

PROS
Peppy around town,
spacious cabin,
generous standard equipment.

CONS
Anemic at highway speeds,
engine sounds thrashy at high revs,
a few more storage cubbies wouldn't hurt.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Nissan Kicks's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Nissan Kicks has a score of 7.7 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

PROS
Plenty of standard features
Good cargo space for the class
Excellent fuel economy

CONS
Lackluster highway acceleration
All-wheel drive not offered
Worst predicted reliability score in the class

By: 
usnews.com

For 2021 Restyled exterior, Mild upgrades to cabin materials, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration now standard.

PROS
Comes standard with lots of advanced driver aids
Affordably priced
High fuel economy
Easy-to-use controls

CONS
Leisurely acceleration
Uncomfortable seats
Not much rear legroom
No optional all-wheel drive

By: 
edmunds.com

Need a big Mazda SUV, but don't want petrol? The brand now has the answer - it's called the CX-8. Paul Maric checks it out.

Pros
Excellent fuel efficiency
Stacks of standard features, especially in top-specification Asaki model
Plenty of room inside for a growing family

Cons
Diesel engine can run out of breath when overtaking
Quality of 360-degree camera is very poor
Three year warranty with no roadside assistance starting to fall behind the pack

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Fuel Economy Info: 
Urban/Extra Urban/Combined(L/100km) - 6.9/5.5/6
Fuel Economy City USA: 
31.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
36.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
2.20L
Torque: 
114ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
331ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
122hp
at 6 300rpm
187hp
at 4 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.10Feet
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive cruise control
electronic parking brake
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Electric power assist Steering type
Auxiliary 12 volt power outlets 2 (including cargo area)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
169.10in
192.90in
Width: 
69.30in
72.40in
Height: 
63.40in
67.90in
Ground Clearance: 
7.00in
8.00in
Front Track: 
59.80in
62.80in
Rear Track: 
60.40in
62.90in
Wheel Base: 
103.10in
115.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.40
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
43.70in
Rear leg room: 
33.40in
Front Hip Room: 
50.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
53.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
49.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
32.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
25.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
28.70degrees
Curb Weight: 
2744.00lbs
4314.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
Instrument panel light dimmer
Low fuel warning light
Active Driving Display
Critical function warning lights/chimes
Driver's left footrest

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
power steering

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Cloth
Bucket front seats
Floor covering
Gear shift knob Leather
Heated seats Front and second row
Passenger assist grips
Seats (front) with: adjustable head restraints Driver & passenger
Seats (front) with: lumbar adjustment Driver
Seats (front) with: power adjustment 10-way with 2-position memory (driver), 6-way (passenger)
Seats (front) with: rake and slide adjustment
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Split-folding rear seatback
Seats (second row) with: adjustable head restraints
Seats (second row) with: centre fold down armrest
Seats (second row) with: split fold backrest 60/40

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent strut front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion beam rear suspension
Multi-link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Single Zone Front Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Keyless Ignition
Air-conditioning Three zone climate control with rear control and vents (second row)
Rear door window sunshade
Vanity mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wi-Fi hotspot
8.0-inch display
USB-C port
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
6 Total Speakers
Audio System Premium Bose 273 watt amplifier and 10 speakers
Auxiliary-audio input jack (3.5mm mini-stereo)
Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability
Infotainment screen 7-inch colour touch
Multi-function commander control
USB-audio input port 2, MP3, WMA, AAC, iPod compatible

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Dark chrome grille
Power outside mirrors
Rear roof spoiler
Black Roof Rails
Tail-lamps
Headlamps Adaptive LED (ALH) with auto on/off function
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 In.
19 x 7.0
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Temporary Spare Tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Standard lane-departure warning
Pre-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Blind Spot Monitoring
Driver Attention Alert
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Forward Obstruction Warning
High mount stop lamp
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)
Intrusion-minimising brake pedal
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Left-hand-side convex (wide angle) exterior mirror
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Seat-belt warning
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Whiplash-minimising front seats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Charcoal Sport Cloth
#F4F2EE
Charcoal Prima-Tex
#222222