2016 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
- Photo: 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 SV in Titanium, Front Left, 2023-12-22 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- 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 2016 Nissan Versa SL is a 109-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a d-step xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,140 MSRP and is rated at 34 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 39 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).
The Versa measures 175.4 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,498 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,140 ($23,210 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,975 ($24,341 *) |
| Destination Charge | $835 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L HR16DE Inline-4 (naturally aspirated), dual fuel injector, Twin CVTCS |
| 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 valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), 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 | D-step Xtronic CVT |
| Reverse | 3.77 |
| Final Drive | 3.75 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 31 MPG |
| Highway | 39 MPG |
| Combined | 34 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam (integrated stabilizer) |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 22.0 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 20.0 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 10.02 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 8.0 in diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.0 in Aluminum-Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.0 in Aluminum-Alloy |
| Tires Front | 195/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | 195/55R16 |
| 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 | 2,498 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 59% / 41% |
| 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 | ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Nissan VERSA.
81 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Nissan VERSA
Owner Complaints
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Nissan VERSA (13 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 12 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
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 2016 NISSAN VERSA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.