The 2025 Nissan Kicks gets 30 to 33 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Kicks Play at 33 mpg.
In the Midsize Cars class for 2025, the Kicks ranks 10th of 32 for combined mileage (33 mpg), 10th of 30 for yearly fuel cost ($1,900 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 13th of 32 for tailpipe CO2 (268 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29 mpg, costs $2,575 a year and puts out 289.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 31 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Kicks's best version, 5 other models get the same and 213 get less. The 2025 Kicks's cheapest version costs $1,900 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 29 cost less, 3 the same and 209 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2025 Toyota Crown | 2025 Crown AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 41 | $1,500 | 214 |
| 8 | 2025 Kia K4 | 2025 K4 (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S1)) #2 | 34 | $1,850 | 264 |
| 8 | 2025 Nissan Sentra | 2025 Sentra | 34 | $1,850 | 262 |
| 10 | 2025 Nissan KicksThis car | 2025 Kicks Play | 33 | $1,900 | 268 |
| 11 | 2025 BMW 5 Series | 2025 530i Sedan | 31 | $2,500 | 135 |
| 11 | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu | 2025 Malibu | 31 | $2,000 | 283 |
| 11 | 2025 Nissan Altima | 2025 Altima | 31 | $2,000 | 281 |
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Kicks Play, 4-cyl 1.6 L: 31 mpg city, 36 highway, 33 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Kicks version is $1,900 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Midsize Cars class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The K4 costs $53 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the K4 costs $265 less to fuel than the Kicks (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Kicks (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Kicks | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia K4 | 2025 K4 (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S1)) #2 | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 1 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2025 Nissan Sentra | 2025 Sentra | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 1 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2025 BMW 5 Series | 2025 530i Sedan | 31 mpg | $2,500 | 2 lower | $600 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kicks Play | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 31 | 36 | 33 | $1,900 | 268 | cheapest |
| 2025 Kicks | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,000 | 287 | +$100 |
| 2025 Kicks AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,100 | 299 | +$200 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Kicks; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Kicks Play puts out 268 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 268 to 299.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Kicks Play: fuel economy score 6, greenhouse gas score 6.
Best combined figure of the Kicks gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 33 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2019 | 33 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2020 | 33 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2021 | 33 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2022 | 33 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2023 | 33 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 33 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 33 mpg | 3 | this page | |
| 2026 | 31 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 1 version was tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 33 to 33 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kicks Play, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 33 mpg | 33 mpg (listed in 2024 as Kicks) | no change |
| 2025 Kicks, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 31 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
| 2025 Kicks AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 30 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Kicks SUV AWD | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Nissan Kicks Play SUV FWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 3 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 43 complaints, 4 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: KICKS, KICKS PLAY.
43 complaints for the 2025 Nissan Kicks are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Steering | 5 |
2 of the 43 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: KICKS, KICKS PLAY.
4 recalls are on file for the 2025 Nissan Kicks at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: KICKS, KICKS PLAY.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank.
Fix: Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse.
Fix: Dealers will update the software on the vehicle’s center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being ...
Fix: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the ...
Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Kicks itself is at 33 mpg.
More Nissan models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Kicks Play with 33 mpg combined (31 city, 36 highway).
The 2025 Nissan Kicks costs between $1,900 and $2,100 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Kicks Play at $1,900; the dearest is the 2025 Kicks AWD at $2,100. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 Kicks AWD: 30 mpg combined (27 city, 34 highway).
The 2025 Nissan Kicks is 10th of 32 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Toyota Prius at 57 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Nissan Sentra at 34 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 BMW 5 Series at 31 mpg.
The 2024 model had 1 tested version and the 2025 model has 3. The best figure went from 33 to 33 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Nissan Kicks SUV AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 3, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Nissan Kicks Play SUV FWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 3 variants; the first 2 are shown.
43 complaints for the 2025 Nissan Kicks are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (9 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Kicks (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Nissan Kicks: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Nissan Kicks: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Nissan Kicks: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Nissan Kicks: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Nissan Kicks: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.