2013 Nissan Versa SL
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- Photo: 2012 Nissan Versa SV in Titanium Metallic, Front Left, 12-25-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2018 Nissan Versa in cyan (resprayed), rear left, 10-11-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Versa 2016 interior by Bnuuy, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Nissan Versa SL is a 109-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,890 MSRP and is rated at 35 mpg combined.
It makes 109 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (35 mpg combined).
The Versa measures 175.4 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,440 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,890 ($23,559 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,700 ($24,689 *) |
| Destination Charge | $810 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L HR16DE Inline-4 (naturally aspirated), dual fuel injector, Twin CVTC |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 109 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve DOHC with Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC), intake and exhaust |
| Bore and Stroke | 78.0 x 83.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection, dual injectors per cylinder |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT |
| Final Drive | 3.75 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 31 MPG |
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 35 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut w/stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam w/integrated stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.910 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.870 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 10.02 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 8.0 in diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 5.5 in Aluminum-Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 5.5 in Aluminum-Alloy |
| Tires Front | P185/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P185/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 59.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 19.1° |
| Departure Angle | 20.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,440 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.7 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan VERSA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 12, 2015 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Consequence: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 15V507000
204 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan VERSA
Owner Complaints
204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan VERSA (18 mention a crash, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 73 |
| Service Brakes | 34 |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 NISSAN VERSA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.