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2026 Nissan Kicks 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

8.4s

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Kicks: 8.4 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Nissan Kicks: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
S AWD2.0L 4-cyl141 hp140 lb-ft3,196 lb8822.78.4 sEstimateCVTAWD$24,230
SV AWD2.0L 4-cyl141 hp140 lb-ft3,233 lb8722.98.5 sEstimateCVTAWD$26,120
SR AWD2.0L 4-cyl141 hp140 lb-ft3,253 lb8723.18.6 sEstimateCVTAWD$28,460
S FWD2.0L 4-cyl141 hp140 lb-ft3,002 lb9421.38.8 sEstimateCVTFWD$22,730
SR FWD2.0L 4-cyl141 hp140 lb-ft3,024 lb9321.48.8 sEstimateCVTFWD$26,960
SV FWD2.0L 4-cyl141 hp140 lb-ft3,233 lb8722.99.3 sEstimateCVTFWD$24,470

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl6141 hpS FWD$22,730Base$1,239Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes. All 6 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
CVT6S FWD$22,7308.4 s

Rivals with a geared automatic

Nearest in price to the S FWD ($22,730).

2026 SUVs near the price with a geared automatic
ModelTrimTransmissionMSRP0-60
Chevrolet Trax1RS FWD6-speed automatic$23,2009.0 s
Buick EnvistaPreferred FWD6-speed automatic$24,7009.3 s
Chevrolet TrailblazerLS AWD9-speed automatic$25,6007.9 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the S FWD: 141 hp, 31 mpg, $22,730. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Toyota Corolla CrossL 2WD169 hp32 mpg$25,3357.8 s

Kicks by year

8.0 s8.5 s9.0 s9.5 s10.0 s10.5 s20182020202220242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
05010015020182020202220242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2026 Nissan Rogue: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Nissan Rogue.

2026 Nissan Kicks8.4 s2026 Nissan Rogue7.4 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Nissan Kicks and 2026 Nissan Rogue
Measure2026 Nissan Kicks2026 Nissan Rogue
TrimS AWD2026.5 FWD S
0-608.4 s7.4 s
BasisEstimateEstimate
Horsepower141 hp201 hp
Curb weight3,196 lb3,456 lb
hp per ton88116
lb per hp22.717.2
MSRP$24,230$29,490

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked