2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback SL CVT
The 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback SL CVT is a 122-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 hatchback with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,590 MSRP and is rated at 30 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 28 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Versa measures 169.1 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,759 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,590 ($26,314 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,380 ($27,432 *) |
| 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 | Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable) |
| 1st Gear | 2.561 (33 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.689 |
| Final Drive | 5.473 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 30 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 | 16 x 5.5 in Aluminum-Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 5.5 in Aluminum-Alloy |
| Tires Front | P195/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P195/55R16 |
| 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 | 2,759 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