There is no shortage of competition in this segment for Nissan, but perhaps the closest rival is that of the Ford EcoSport. In this head to head comparison they found the Kicks to be more fuel efficient, more spacious and of better value. I know Ford has plans to overhaul this model for 2020. https://motorillustrated.com/2019-nissan-kicks-vs-2019-ford-ecosport-quick-comparison/20199/