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2026-2027 Nissan Kicks MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 30–31 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026-2027 Nissan Kicks at a glance
The 2026-2027 Nissan Kicks covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 30–31 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (31 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2026-2027 Nissan Kicks by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 30–31 MPG | $2,110–$2,160 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 30–31 MPG | $2,110–$2,150 | First year |
What the 2027 Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$176
$2,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.52
Per 100 miles
$14.07
Five years
$10,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$60less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Nissan Kicks MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,110.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,110 |
| Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,160 |
2026 Nissan Kicks MPG
30–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,150/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 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 Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,870 in California and $1,840 in Texas, a $1,030 difference.
- California $2,870
- Washington $2,660
- New York $2,110
- Florida $1,990
- Texas $1,840
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2018-2024 (P15)
- 2025
- 2026-2027* (P16)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2026-2027 Nissan Kicks get?
EPA rates the 2026-2027 Nissan Kicks at 30–31 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 31 MPG (28 city, 35 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2026-2027 Nissan Kicks?
Every model year of the 2026-2027 Nissan Kicks tops out at 31 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2026-2027 Nissan Kicks?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2027.
How does the 2026-2027 Nissan Kicks compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2025 Nissan Kicks) is rated 30–33 MPG combined and costs $1,970–$2,150 a year to fuel; the 2026-2027 model is rated 30–31 MPG and costs $2,110–$2,160 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Nissan Kicks per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,110 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,110–$2,160 a year. That is a $50 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Nissan Kicks 100 miles?
About $14.07 per 100 miles for the Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.07 and $14.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Nissan Kicks more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 28 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2027 Nissan Kicks compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Kicks 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,110 a year to fuel, $60 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Nissan Kicks different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,110. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2027 against 2 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Nissan Kicks for that year.