Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 11 recorded runs

Nissan Kicks 0–60 Times

The Nissan Kicks 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Nissan Kicks is the 2025 Nissan Kicks SR, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 85.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Nissan Kicks is the 2025 Nissan Kicks SR, which took 10.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.00 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Nissan Kicks tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.87 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.57 seconds at 79.46 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.7sec 2025 SR
Average 0–60 9.87sec Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.57sec @ 79.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.7sec 2025 SR
2025 Nissan Kicks

Across 11 verified runs, the Nissan Kicks ranges from 8.7 to 10.7 seconds 0–60, with a 9.87-second average.

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Nissan Kicks 0–60 times by model year

11 tests · 4 years

2025

Nissan Kicks · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.38 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
2025 Nissan Kicks SR
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 85.8 mph
0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
85.8 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
28 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 11
2025 Nissan Kicks SR
#02
2025 Nissan Kicks SR
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 34 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 11
2025 Nissan Kicks SR
#09
2025 Nissan Kicks SR
10.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.80s ¼ mi @ 79.7 mph
0–60 mph
10.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.80 sec
Trap Speed
79.7 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 11
2025 Nissan Kicks SR
#11
2025 Nissan Kicks SR
10.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.00s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.00 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 34 H / 30.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#11 of 11
2025 Nissan Kicks SR

2021

Nissan Kicks · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 10.05 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.80 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#07
2021 Nissan Kicks SR
10.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.90s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
31 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 11
2021 Nissan Kicks SR
#08
2021 Nissan Kicks SR
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.70s ¼ mi @ 77.7 mph
0–60 mph
10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.70 sec
Trap Speed
77.7 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
31 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 11
2021 Nissan Kicks SR

2020

Nissan Kicks · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#10
2020 Nissan Kicks SR
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.00s ¼ mi @ 77.5 mph
0–60 mph
10.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.00 sec
Trap Speed
77.5 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
31 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 11
2020 Nissan Kicks SR

2018

Nissan Kicks · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.55 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#03
2018 Nissan Kicks SR
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.50 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
31 C / 36 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 11
2018 Nissan Kicks SR
#04
2018 Nissan Kicks SR
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 79.3 mph
0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.50 sec
Trap Speed
79.3 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
31 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 11
2018 Nissan Kicks SR
#05
2018 Nissan Kicks SR
9.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 78.2 mph
0–60 mph
9.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
78.2 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
31 C / 36 H / 30.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 11
2018 Nissan Kicks SR
#06
2018 Nissan Kicks SR
9.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 77.9 mph
0–60 mph
9.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
77.9 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
31 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 11
2018 Nissan Kicks SR

How we verify Nissan Kicks 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 Kicks trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Nissan Kicks 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

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

6 questions
The quickest Nissan Kicks on record is the 2025 Nissan Kicks SR, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.60 seconds at 85.8 mph.
The slowest recorded Nissan Kicks is the 2025 Nissan Kicks SR, which takes 10.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a Nissan Kicks reaches 60 mph in 9.87 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.57 seconds at roughly 79.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 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, Motor Trend and Motor Week. 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
Motor Week

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 Kicks can do, not a single marketing claim.

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