Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the Kicks beats their 26.3 mpg average by 4.7 mpg, about $221 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2018, the 1.6L 4-cyl (2018–2024), does 33 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2L 4-cyl (2025–2026), 31: $75 a year apart.
Every Nissan Kicks engine, compared
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 | 2018–2024 | $1,164 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 28 / 35 | 2025–2026 | $1,239 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 51 mpg, the Honda Accord 40 mpg and the Toyota Prius 55.3 mpg, next to 31 mpg for the 2026 Kicks. The Kicks costs the most of them to run: $545 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.103 |
| Fuel per year | $1,239 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,195 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | −$221 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,922 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Nissan Kicks gives up 7 mpg in town: 35 on the highway against 28 in the city, $274 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the Kicks changed over the years
The Kicks peaked in 2024 at 33 mpg (31 city, 36 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 31 — 2 mpg apart, or $75 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 31.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2025 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2024 | 31 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2023 | 31 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2022 | 31 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2021 | 31 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2020 | 31 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2019 | 31 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2018 | 31 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Nissan Kicks — 2 engines across 2018–2026. 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 $1,922. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Nissan Kicks get?
31 mpg combined, 28 city and 35 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2018 the Kicks has averaged 32.6 mpg.
Is the 2026 Kicks more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 31 against 31 mpg combined.
Which Kicks year has the best gas mileage?
The 2024, at 33 mpg combined (31 city, 36 highway).
Does the Kicks get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 31 mpg for the 2026 Kicks against 51 for the 2026 Toyota Camry, about $486 a year more to run.
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