2020 Nissan Kicks 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
9.0s
- S FWD, 122 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 130 of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 134 of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,691 lb | 91 | 22.1 | 9.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $19,070 |
| SV FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,707 lb | 90 | 22.2 | 9.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $20,700 |
| SR FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,720 lb | 90 | 22.3 | 9.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $21,320 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 3 | 122 hp | S FWD | $19,070 | Base | $1,164 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 3 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 3 | S FWD | $19,070 | 9.0 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the S FWD ($19,070).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford EcoSport | S FWD | 6-speed automatic | $19,995 | 9.8 s |
| Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | 6-speed automatic | $20,300 | 6.4 s |
| Mazda CX-3 | Sport FWD | 6-speed automatic | $20,640 | 8.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S FWD: 122 hp, 33 mpg, $19,070. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Kicks by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Nissan Rogue: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Nissan Rogue.
| Measure | 2020 Nissan Kicks | 2020 Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S FWD | S AWD |
| 0-60 | 9.0 s | 8.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 122 hp | 170 hp |
| Curb weight | 2,691 lb | 3,590 lb |
| hp per ton | 91 | 95 |
| lb per hp | 22.1 | 21.1 |
| MSRP | $19,070 | $26,840 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree