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Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Nissan Kicks (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,120

Car 1

Car 2

TrailblazerKicksMSRP + destination$25,095$23,975Horsepower137 hp141 hpTorque162 lb-ft140 lb-ftMPG combined30 mpg31 mpgCargo, seats up25.3 cu ft30.0 cu ftRear legroom39.0 in34.5 inFront legroom40.9 in42.7 inSeats550-60 mph9.0 s8.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Trailblazer LS FWD vs Kicks S FWD
MeasureTrailblazerKicksWinner
MSRP + destination$25,095$23,975Kicks
Horsepower137 hp141 hpKicks
Torque162 lb-ft140 lb-ftTrailblazer
MPG combined30 mpg31 mpgKicks
Cargo, max54.4 cu ft30.0 cu ft to 60.0 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up25.3 cu ft30.0 cu ftKicks
Rear legroom39.0 in34.5 inTrailblazer
Front legroom40.9 in42.7 inKicks
Length174.0 in171.9 inNot scored
Width71.2 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight3,029 lb3,002 lbNot scored
Towing1,000 lbNot ratedN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearanceN/A8.4 inN/A
0-60 mph9.0 s estimate8.8 s estimateKicks
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Trailblazer LS FWD
$23,600
Kicks S AWD
$24,230
$630
Kicks S FWD
$22,730
Trailblazer LS FWD
$23,600
$870

Cost to run

Kicks costs $1,368 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostTrailblazerKicks
MSRP + destination$25,095$23,975
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,280$1,239
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,680$7,432
Total, 6 years$32,775$31,407

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Kicks wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceKicks4%
MPGKicks3%
PowerKicks3%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked