Chevrolet Trax vs Nissan Kicks (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$480
- Trax: $480 cheaper, 4.2 in more rear legroom.
- Kicks: 1 mpg better, 4 hp more.
- Kicks wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Trax | Kicks | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,495 | $23,975 | Trax |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 141 hp | Kicks |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 140 lb-ft | Trax |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 31 mpg | Kicks |
| Cargo, max | 54.1 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft to 60.0 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.6 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft | Kicks |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | 34.5 in | Trax |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 42.7 in | Kicks |
| Length | 178.6 in | 171.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 3,002 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | Not rated | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.4 in | Kicks |
| 0-60 mph | 8.9 s estimate | 8.8 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Trax | Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Trax | 2% |
| MPG | Kicks | 3% |
| Power | Kicks | 3% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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