2018 Nissan Versa S Plus
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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 2018 Nissan Versa S Plus is a 109-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a d-step xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,450 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 2,466 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,450 |
| MSRP with Destination | $15,345 |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| 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 | 3.754 |
| 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 | 15 x 5.5 in Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 5.5 in Steel |
| Tires Front | 185/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | 185/65R15 |
| 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 | 2,466 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 |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2018 Nissan Versa S Plus with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan VERSA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 12, 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 19V654000
Aug 22, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NHTSA campaign 18V551000
57 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan VERSA
Owner Complaints
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan VERSA (13 mention a crash, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
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 2018 NISSAN VERSA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.