- Newest year: 2025
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2025 Nissan Kicks MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 30–33 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025 Nissan Kicks at a glance
The 2025 Nissan Kicks has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 30–33 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at 33 MPG, which costs about $1,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $1,970 to $2,150, a $180 difference. The Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2025 (class median $2,390 a year).
What the 2025 Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$164
$1,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.28
Per 100 miles
$13.13
Five years
$9,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$420less a year
Class median $2,390 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Nissan Kicks MPG
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 36 | 33 | $1,970 |
| Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,110 |
| Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,150 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $2,680 in California and $1,720 in Texas, a $960 difference.
- California $2,680
- Washington $2,480
- New York $1,970
- Florida $1,860
- Texas $1,720
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2025 Nissan Kicks compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2018-2024 Nissan Kicks) is rated 33 MPG combined and costs $1,970–$2,000 a year to fuel; the 2025 model is rated 30–33 MPG and costs $1,970–$2,150 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Kicks get?
EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Kicks at 30–33 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Nissan Kicks per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,970 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $1,970–$2,150 a year. That is a $180 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Nissan Kicks 100 miles?
About $13.13 per 100 miles for the Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.13 and $14.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 31 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2025 Nissan Kicks compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Play 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,970 a year to fuel, $420 less than the class median of $2,390, and less than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 327 rated small SUV configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,980 to $1,970, $10 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2025 against 1 configuration for 2024. See the 2024 Nissan Kicks for that year.