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2021 Nissan Versa Trims Comparison

2021 Versa trim level differences

The 2021 Nissan Versa is a subcompact sedan available in three trims: S, SV and SR. Every Versa is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque) that sends power to the front wheels. A five-speed manual is standard on the S, though a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is optional. The CVT is standard on SV and SR models.

S
The base S model isn't as basic as you might expect given its affordable price tag. Standard features include:

  • 15-inch steel wheels
  • Power windows and door locks
  • Push-button ignition
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Fixed-back passenger seat (manual transmission only)
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat (CVT only)
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Four-speaker audio system
  • Three USB ports

Standard safety features and driver aids include:

  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Automatic high beams

SV
The SV builds on top of Versa S content with:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated mirrors
  • Body-colored mirror caps and door handles
  • Upgraded cloth upholstery
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Satellite radio
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

SR
The top-level SR adds even more features onto the Versa SV content. Those include:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Foglights
  • Dark chrome grille and black-painted mirror caps
  • Rear spoiler
  • Keyless entry
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Unique upholstery
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Remote engine start

The Versa SR is available with a single option.

  • Convenience package
    • Heated front seats
    • Automatic climate control
    • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Versa and the car in front)

Which 2021 Versa trim does Edmunds recommend?

While the base S model comes with a decent list of features, we suggest stepping up to the midlevel SV trim. For not much more money, you get a somewhat upgraded interior, a blind-spot monitoring system, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

Compare 2021 Versa trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
San Antonio, TX
Vehicle
Versa S
Versa SV
Versa SR
Vehicle
S
1.6L 4cyl 5M
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SR
1.6L 4cyl CVT
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
122 hp @ 6,300 rpm
122 hp @ 6,300 rpm
122 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Engine torque
114 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
114 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
114 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
5-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
195/65R15
205/55R16
205/50R17
Wheel size
15 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.0-in
17 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
32 / 40 / 35 MPG
32 / 40 / 35 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
10.8 gal.
10.8 gal.
10.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
292 / 378 miles
346 / 432 miles
346 / 432 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,599 lb.
2,657 lb.
2,729 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.8 in.
6.8 in.
6.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
68.5 in.
68.5 in.
68.5 in.
Height
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
57.7 in.
Length
177.0 in.
177.0 in.
177.0 in.
Wheelbase
103.1 in.
103.1 in.
103.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.7 cu. ft.
15.0 cu. ft.
15.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Front Leg Room
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
Rear Head Room
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
31.0 in.
31.0 in.
31.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.6 in.
53.6 in.
53.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$33,779
$34,472
$35,059
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.45
$0.46
$0.47
Depreciation
$7,913
$9,267
$9,463
Financing
$2,294
$2,724
$2,832
Taxes & Fees
$1,102
$1,246
$1,282
Fuel
$7,300
$6,264
$6,264
Insurance
$6,870
$6,949
$6,949
Maintenance
$6,116
$5,838
$6,085
Repairs
$2,184
$2,184
$2,184
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, cloth
Graphite, premium cloth
Charcoal Sport, premium cloth
Exterior
Super Black
Electric Blue Metallic
Gun Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Fresh Powder
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Super Black
Electric Blue Metallic
Gun Metallic
Aspen White TriCoat
Monarch Orange Pearl Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Super Black
Electric Blue Metallic
Gun Metallic
Aspen White TriCoat
Monarch Orange Pearl Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic