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 9.10 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 13.30 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
9.10sec
2009 S · stock
Average 0–60
10.25sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.73sec
@ 77.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
13.30sec
2008 e-4WD (Japan
Across 4 verified runs, the Nissan Cube ranges from 9.10 to 13.30 seconds 0–60, with a 10.25-second average.
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Nissan Cube Performance Overview
Nissan’s Cube, covered here across 4 verified tests spanning 2008 to 2010, presents a short, clearly defined performance record centered on practical subcompact packaging rather than outright acceleration. The earliest result in the data is the 2008 e-4WD (Japan Spec), which set the initial benchmark at 13.3 seconds to 60 mph. With the arrival of the Z12 third generation for 2009, performance moved notably quicker through the MR18DE naturally aspirated 1.8-liter gasoline four-cylinder, rated at 122 hp.
That Z12 shift is where the Cube’s main acceleration identity was established. The 2009 S cut 0-60 to 9.1 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 17.0 seconds at 81 mph, remaining the quickest result in this dataset. Other Z12 tests filled in the range around that figure, including a 2009 SL at 9.6 seconds to 60 mph and a 2010 S at 9.0 seconds in the quarter-mile’s first half, with a 17.5-second pass at 77 mph over the full quarter.
As represented by these tests, the Cube’s current-generation picture is still the Z12 era, with its best verified 0-60 staying at 9.1 seconds. Across the available production data, all recorded examples are gasoline-powered, and no hybrid or electric variants appear in the tested sample.
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Nissan Cube 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z12 | 2009–2019 | 9.23s | 9.10s — 2009 S | 3 | The Z12 generation (2009–2019) averaged 9.23 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2009 S at 9.10 seconds. Output was 122 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations. |
Z12
2009–2019
Avg 0–60
9.23s
Fastest
9.10s
Tests
3
2009 S
The Z12 generation (2009–2019) averaged 9.23 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2009 S at 9.10 seconds. Output was 122 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations.
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Nissan Cube 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 3 years
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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
9.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 80.9 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 122 hp
- Torque
- 127 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,887 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Nissan Cube performance FAQs
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The 2010 Nissan Cube SL reaches 60 mph in 9.3 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 17.2 seconds at 80.9 mph. That makes the 2010 model slightly slower than the quickest Cube on record, but still close to the model’s overall pace.
The fastest Nissan Cube on record is the 2009 Cube S, with a 0-60 time of 9.1 seconds. It also holds the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 17.0 seconds with an 81 mph trap speed. Across all four verified Cube tests, no other version has gone quicker.
The fastest stock Nissan Cube is also the fastest Cube overall: the 2009 S at 9.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its quarter-mile time is 17.0 seconds at 81 mph. Since all four recorded Cube tests are production vehicles, there is no modified result quicker than that run.
Across four verified Nissan Cube tests, the average 0-60 time is 10.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 17.73 seconds at 77.8 mph. Those figures reflect the full range of Cube results on record, from the quicker front-wheel-drive models to the slower Japan-spec e-4WD version.
The Z12 Nissan Cube, sold from 2009 to 2019, averages 9.23 seconds from 0-60 mph across three tests. The quickest Z12 run is 9.1 seconds by the 2009 S. All tested Z12 examples use a naturally aspirated 122-hp gasoline powertrain.
The fastest Z12 Nissan Cube is the 2009 S, which posts a 0-60 time of 9.1 seconds. That is the best result recorded for the third-generation Cube and also the quickest Cube overall. Among the three Z12 tests on record, no SL or other trim beats that time.
The Nissan Cube S is the quickest regularly tested Cube trim. Across two S tests, it averages 9.2 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 9.1 seconds. That gives the S a small edge over the SL, which is recorded at 9.3 seconds.
The Nissan Cube SL has a recorded 0-60 time of 9.3 seconds. Its quarter-mile result is 17.2 seconds at 80.9 mph. With only one SL test on record, that run stands as both the trim’s average and best performance result.
The Cube S is slightly quicker than the Cube SL. The S averages 9.2 seconds to 60 mph across two tests and has a best of 9.1 seconds, while the SL is recorded at 9.3 seconds. The gap is small, but the S holds the edge in both average and best recorded runs.
The quickest Nissan Cube quarter-mile on record is 17.0 seconds at 81 mph, set by the 2009 S. Across all four Cube tests, the average quarter-mile time is 17.73 seconds at 77.8 mph. The 2010 SL is close to that best mark with a 17.2-second pass at 80.9 mph.
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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