Nissan Kicks MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Kicks has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2018 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 33 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 30 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #33 of 125 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #45 of 127 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #39 of 124 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #31 of 116 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #32 of 121 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #35 of 117 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #41 of 101 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 2 | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | #50 of 82 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | #47 of 71 (34th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Kicks placed highest in 2021 at #31 of 116, and lowest in 2025 at #50 of 82. It spent 7 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 299 | 6/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 287 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 299 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 287 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 268 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 271 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 272 | 8/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → 2025 | 33 → 31 mpg | -2 mpg | 371 gal |
What Kicks fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Nissan Kicks burns 371 to 383 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,113 | $1,150 | $37 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,298 | $1,342 | $43 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,484 | $1,533 | $49 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,000 to $2,100 a year in fuel, or $1,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 31 mpg the Nissan Kicks is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $312 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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