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2012 Nissan Versa Sedan S 5MT

The 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan S 5MT is a 109-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,990 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.

It makes 109 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).

The Versa measures 175.4 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,345 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$10,990 ($15,556 *)
MSRP with Destination$11,780 ($16,675 *)
Destination Charge$790
Engine
Engine Type1.6L DOHC Inline-4 (naturally aspirated), HR16DE, dual injector, twin CVTC
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower109 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Redline6,400 rpm
Valvetrain16-Valve DOHC
Bore and Stroke84.0 x 81.0 mm
Compression Ratio9.9:1
Injection TypeDual-Injector Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
1st Gear3.73 (31 mph **)
2nd Gear2.05 (56 mph **)
3rd Gear1.39 (82 mph **)
4th Gear1.03 (111 mph **)
5th Gear0.82 (140 mph **)
Reverse3.55
Final Drive4.07
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity10.8 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent Strut w/Stabilizer Bar
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam w/Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar0.91 in
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.87 in
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc, 10.02 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake DiscDrum, 8.0 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 x 5.5 in Steel
Wheels Rear15 x 5.5 in Steel
Tires FrontP185/65R15
Tires RearP185/65R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.4 in
Width66.7 in
Height59.6 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Front Track58.3 in
Rear Track58.5 in
Ground Clearance6.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft³
Curb Weight2,345 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)53% / 47%
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear36.6 in
Legroom Front41.8 in
Legroom Rear37 in
Shoulder Room Front51.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear51.9 in
Hip Room Front48.1 in
Hip Room Rear46.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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