2025 Nissan Kicks 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.7s
- Play S FWD, 122 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 182 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 181 of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play S FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,629 lb | 93 | 21.5 | 8.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $21,520 |
| S FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 141 hp | 140 lb-ft | 2,987 lb | 94 | 21.2 | 8.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $21,830 |
| SV FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 141 hp | 140 lb-ft | 3,012 lb | 94 | 21.4 | 8.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $23,680 |
| SR FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 141 hp | 140 lb-ft | 3,065 lb | 92 | 21.7 | 8.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $26,180 |
| S AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 141 hp | 140 lb-ft | 3,174 lb | 89 | 22.5 | 9.7 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $23,330 |
| SV AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 141 hp | 140 lb-ft | 3,208 lb | 88 | 22.8 | 9.7 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $25,330 |
| SR AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 141 hp | 140 lb-ft | 3,252 lb | 87 | 23.1 | 9.7 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $27,680 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 1 | 122 hp | Play S FWD | $21,520 | Base | $1,164 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6 | 141 hp | S FWD | $21,830 | +$310 | $1,239 | +$75 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 7 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 7 | Play S FWD | $21,520 | 8.7 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the Play S FWD ($21,520).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trax | 1RS FWD | 6-speed automatic | $22,500 | 8.5 s |
| Buick Envista | Preferred FWD | 6-speed automatic | $23,800 | 9.0 s |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | LS AWD | 9-speed automatic | $25,100 | 7.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Play S FWD: 122 hp, 33 mpg, $21,520. 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.
2025 Nissan Rogue: 1.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Nissan Rogue.
| Measure | 2025 Nissan Kicks | 2025 Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Play S FWD | FWD S |
| 0-60 | 8.7 s | 7.5 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 122 hp | 201 hp |
| Curb weight | 2,629 lb | 3,477 lb |
| hp per ton | 93 | 116 |
| lb per hp | 21.5 | 17.3 |
| MSRP | $21,520 | $28,590 |
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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