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Kia vs Nissan Brand Comparison

Kia offers personality and style that are unlike any other automotive brand on the market. Kia has perfected its unique range of vehicles over the years and has steadily implemented new models into the mix. The most recent additions to the Kia lineup – the K5, Telluride, and Seltos – have been claiming attention and awards since their introduction. As the Kia brand has changed its model range over the years, its commitment to offering affordable and stylish vehicles has remained steady.  


Kia and Nissan have become bigger and bigger rivals over the years as both brands continue to introduce new models into the market. We have paired many of our Kia vehicles up against Nissan offerings and now we are looking at the brands overall. See how these two brands compare on paper in this Kia vs Nissan brand comparison from Friendly Kia.  


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Nissan Brand

7– Rio, Forte, K5, Stinger, Cadenza, K900, Rio 5-door
Number of Cars and Hatchbacks
7 – Versa, Sentra, Altima, Maxima, Nissan LEAF, 370Z, GT-R
6 – Soul, Seltos, Sportage, Niro, Sorento, Telluride
Number of SUVs and Crossovers
7 – Kicks, Rogue Sport, Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder, Armada, Ariya
1 – Sedona
Number of Minivans
0
0Number of Trucks 3 – Frontier, TITAN, TITAN XD
4 – Niro, Niro Plug-In Hybrid, Niro EV, Sorento Hybrid  
Number of Hybrid or Alternative Fuel Vehicles
2 – LEAF, Ariya
6 – 2020 Kia Sorento, 2020-21 Kia Telluride, 2020-21 Kia Sportage, 2020-21 Kia Stinger, 2020-21 Kia Forte, 2020-21 Kia Soul
 Number of IIHS Top Safety Pick/Top Safety Pick+ 2020/2021 Winners
3 – 2020-21 Sentra, 2021-20 Altima, 2020 Maxima
10 years/100,000 miles
Engine/Powertrain Warranty
5 years/60,000 miles
5 years/60,000 mile
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty
3 years/36,000 miles
5 years/60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance Warranty
3 years/36,000 miles

 

Key Differences – Kia versus Nissan

Both Kia and Nissan are best known for their ranges of SUVs and crossovers. The fan-favorite Kia Soul, Sorento, and Sportage are some of the most popular models here on the Friendly Kia lot. These top models are often pitted against the Nissan Kicks, Rogue, and Murano.  


When shoppers consider their next vehicle one of the top priorities is often finding a vehicle that fits within their budget. The Kia lineup keeps its models affordable at every level and offers some of the best deals available on the market. While Nissan has some attractive starting prices, anything above base level starts to get a steep price.  


The Kia brand offers more IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ winners than the Nissan brand and offers longer warranty periods to keep drivers covered. With this on top of the attractive lineup of safety and driver assistance features in the Kia Drive Wise suite, Kia is an easy choice for so many Tampa Bay drivers.  


If you are ready to take the leap and get behind the wheel of a new Kia, come visit us at Friendly Kia in New Port Richey, FL. Fill out our included contact form for more information on the Kia brand and available models.  


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