2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Nissan Kicks vs Volkswagen Taos
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Nissan Kicks (31 MPG) costs about $1,500 a year to fuel and the 2026 Volkswagen Taos (31 MPG) about $1,500.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Kicks
- Volkswagen Taos
Side by side
| Nissan Kicks | Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,500 |
| 31 MPG | Combined efficiency | 31 MPG |
| 28 MPG | City | 28 MPG |
| 35 MPG | Highway | 36 MPG |
| — | Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 28 cu ft |
| 287 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 287 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo |
| CVT | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Nissan Kicks vs Volkswagen Taos across model years
- Nissan Kicks
- Volkswagen Taos
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Nissan Kicks ranks 48th and the Volkswagen Taos 50th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Nissan Kicks vs. the Volkswagen Taos per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,500 for the Nissan Kicks and $1,500 for the Volkswagen Taos.
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