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Chevrolet Trax vs Nissan Kicks (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$480

Car 1

Car 2

TraxKicksMSRP + destination$23,495$23,975Horsepower137 hp141 hpTorque162 lb-ft140 lb-ftMPG combined30 mpg31 mpgCargo, seats up25.6 cu ft30.0 cu ftRear legroom38.7 in34.5 inFront legroom41.9 in42.7 inSeats55Ground clearance7.3 in8.4 in0-60 mph8.9 s8.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Trax LS FWD vs Kicks S FWD
MeasureTraxKicksWinner
MSRP + destination$23,495$23,975Trax
Horsepower137 hp141 hpKicks
Torque162 lb-ft140 lb-ftTrax
MPG combined30 mpg31 mpgKicks
Cargo, max54.1 cu ft30.0 cu ft to 60.0 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up25.6 cu ft30.0 cu ftKicks
Rear legroom38.7 in34.5 inTrax
Front legroom41.9 in42.7 inKicks
Length178.6 in171.9 inNot scored
Width71.7 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight2,983 lb3,002 lbNot scored
TowingN/ANot ratedN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance7.3 in8.4 inKicks
0-60 mph8.9 s estimate8.8 s estimateAbout the same
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
Trax LS FWD
$21,700
Kicks S FWD
$22,730
$1,030
Kicks S FWD
$22,730
Trax 1RS FWD
$23,200
$470

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

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

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostTraxKicks
MSRP + destination$23,495$23,975
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,280$1,239
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,680$7,432
Total, 6 years$31,175$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
PriceTrax2%
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