| Model year | 2007 |
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Versa |
| Style | Hatchback |
| Base MSRP | $15,555 |
| As-tested MSRP | $16,805 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline 4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1798cc (110 cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.9 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 122 @ 5,200 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 127 @ 4,800 |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Torsion beam, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric, power assisted |
| Tire brand | Continental |
| Tire model | ProContact |
| Tire type | all season |
| Tire size, front | P185/65R15-86H |
| Tire size, rear | P185/65R15-86H |
| Wheel size | 15 X 5.5 |
| Wheel material | steel |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated front disc, rear drum |
| Brakes, rear | drum |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.5 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.1 @ 80.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 33.95 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 136.4 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.90 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 73 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 40.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 75.7 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 67.4 |
| Acceleration comments | Engine gets rowdy at the top of the tach, but the transmission is well geared and controlled by a slick shifter. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Lateral acceleration was clearly not a design priority. Awful tire noise. Minimal response to throttle input. |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | Feels tall during hard transitions, even with its relatively little grip. Lots of body roll. Slow steering. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 400 |
| Temperature (°F) | 70 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 10 NW |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 30 City 34 Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 26.8 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 13.2 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,726 |
| Length (in.) | 169.1 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 |
| Height (in.) | 60.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 102.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 58.3 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 58.5 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 38.0 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.5 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 50.7 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 17.8 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 50.4 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | Not Available |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not Available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| Head airbags | Standard |
| Antilock brakes | Optional |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Optional Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Stability control | Not Available |
| Rollover protection | Not Available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not Available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not Tested |
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