Against 422 other 4-cyl cars rated 2023–2025, the Kicks Play beats their 26.5 mpg average by 6.5 mpg, about $285 a year.
Every Nissan Kicks Play engine, compared
The Nissan Kicks Play was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 31 / 36 | 2025–2025 | $1,164 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Accord gets 40 mpg, the Infiniti Q50 23 mpg and the Kia K4 33.5 mpg, next to 33 mpg for the 2025 Kicks Play.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2025) | $0.097 |
| Fuel per year | $1,164 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,820 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2023–2025 | −$285 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,900 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2025 Nissan Kicks Play gives up 5 mpg in town: 36 on the highway against 31 in the city, $172 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2025) | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 36 mpg | $1,067 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (16%) | Typical for its type |
How the Kicks Play changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Kicks Play was rated in, all of them at 33 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Nissan Kicks Play — 1 engine across 2025–2025. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $1,900. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play get?
33 mpg combined, 31 city and 36 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2025 the Kicks Play has averaged 33 mpg.
Does the Kicks Play get better gas mileage than the Honda Accord?
No: 33 mpg for the 2025 Kicks Play against 40 for the 2026 Honda Accord, about $204 a year more to run.
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