| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Versa |
| Style | 1.6 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) |
| Base MSRP | $11,710 |
| Options on test vehicle | ABS Package ($250 -- includes antilock braking system and electronic brakeforce distribution with brake assist); Five-Piece Floor/Trunk Mat Set ($155) |
| As-tested MSRP | $12,090 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,598cc (98 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.8 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 107 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 111 @ 4,600 |
| Transmission type | Five-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I: 3.727; II: 2.048; III: 1.393; IV: 1.029; V: .0891; Final Drive: 4.072 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Torsion beam |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 18.3 |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | B381 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P185/65R14 H |
| Tire size, rear | P185/65R14 H |
| Wheel size | 14-by-5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Steel |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Drum |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.4 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.9 @ 80.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.1 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 34.07 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 132 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 63.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.78 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 41.1 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 77.9 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 70.2 |
| Acceleration comments | Engine gets louder but stops making any meaningful power long before its 6,500 rpm redline. Shifter is more direct/positive than the Accent's. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Braking performance, while not impressive, is better than that of any non-ABS car -- like the Accent. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Swimmy steering isn't easy to predict and there's little a driver can do with throttle (except slow down) to make the Versa turn. Slalom: Turn-in and responses feel initially better than the Accent's, but height and general lack of control feel ultimately punish the Versa's ability to change direction rapidly. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 77.31 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.06 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 26 city/34 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 24.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 13.2 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,534 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,522 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59.3/40.7 |
| Length (in.) | 176.0 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 |
| Height (in.) | 60.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 102.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 58.3 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 58.5 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 34.2 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 38.0 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.5 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 50.7 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 13.8 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 13.8 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | Optional |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Optional |
| Traction control | Not available |
| Stability control | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 4 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 4 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | 4 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | 4 stars |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 4 stars |
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