Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Nissan Cube 0–60 Times

The Nissan Cube 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Nissan Cube is the 2009 Nissan Cube S, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 81.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Nissan Cube is the 2008 Nissan Cube e-4WD (Japan Spec), which took 13.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.50 seconds at 68.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Nissan Cube tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.73 seconds at 77.80 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.1sec 2009 S
Average 0–60 10.25sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.73sec @ 77.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 13.3sec 2008 e-4WD (Japan
2010 Nissan Cube

Across 4 verified runs, the Nissan Cube ranges from 9.1 to 13.3 seconds 0–60, with a 10.25-second average.

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Nissan Cube 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 3 years

2010

Nissan Cube · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2010 Nissan Cube SL
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 80.9 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
80.9 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2010 Nissan Cube SL

2009

Nissan Cube · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2009 Nissan Cube S
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
24 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2009 Nissan Cube S
#03
2009 Nissan Cube S
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 81.3 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
81.3 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
28 C / 30 H / 23.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2009 Nissan Cube S

2008

Nissan Cube · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 13.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 19.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2008 Nissan Cube e-4WD (Japan Spec)
13.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
19.50s ¼ mi @ 68.0 mph
0–60 mph
13.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.50 sec
Trap Speed
68.0 mph
Engine
1.4L I-4 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2008 Nissan Cube e-4WD (Japan Spec)

How we verify Nissan Cube performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Cube trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Nissan Cube 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Nissan Cube performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Nissan Cube on record is the 2009 Nissan Cube S, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.00 seconds at 81.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Nissan Cube is the 2008 Nissan Cube e-4WD (Japan Spec), which takes 13.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Nissan Cube reaches 60 mph in 10.25 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.73 seconds at roughly 77.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Cube can do, not a single marketing claim.

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Other Nissan 0–60 times

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