# Nissan Kicks specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 30-31 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2018-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Nissan Kicks is a small SUV rated at 30-31 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl. ## Every 2027 Nissan Kicks version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kicks FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | CVT | 28/35 | 31 mpg | $2,150 | 287 g/mi | | Kicks AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | CVT | 27/34 | 30 mpg | $2,250 | 299 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Nissan Kicks specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD, FWD | 30-31 | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD, FWD | 30-31 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD, FWD | 30-33 | | 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | | 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | | 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | | 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | | 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | | 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | | 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 33 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Kicks changed over the years? - **2026:** dropped 1.6L 4-cyl. - **2025:** added 2.0L 4-cyl; AWD became available. ## What does it cost to run a Kicks? The EPA puts the 2027 Nissan Kicks's fuel cost at **$2,150-$2,250 a year**, against about $2,226 for other current small SUVs: about average. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $11,000 in fuel. ## Kicks vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Nissan Kicks get? The 2027 Nissan Kicks is EPA-rated at 30-31 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Nissan Kicks have? The 2027 Nissan Kicks comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl. It uses cvt transmission and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Nissan Kicks? No. In the EPA data from 2018-2027 the Nissan Kicks has no hybrid version. ### Which Nissan Kicks year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2025 Nissan Kicks has the highest combined rating, up to 33 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Nissan Kicks for a year? About $2,150-$2,250 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Nissan Kicks? The most efficient 2027 version, the Kicks FWD, is rated 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (31 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Nissan Kicks emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 287-299 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Nissan Kicks come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Nissan Kicks is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Nissan Kicks cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? About average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,150-$2,250 compares with about $2,226 for other current small SUV models. 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