2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback S 4AT
The 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback S 4AT is a 122-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,870 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 122 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 127 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Versa measures 169.1 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,722 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,870 ($22,464 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,660 ($23,582 *) |
| Destination Charge | $790 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L DOHC Inline-4 (naturally aspirated), MR18DE |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 122 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve DOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 81.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.861 (40 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.562 (73 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1 (114 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.697 (164 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.31 |
| Final Drive | 4.072 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson Strut w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 23.0 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 22.2 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 34.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 11.02 x 0.95 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 9.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 5.5 in Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 5.5 in Steel |
| Tires Front | P185/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P185/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.1 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 60.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,722 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 53% / 47% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 47.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline