← Back to Search

2022 Nissan Versa S 5MT

All Nissan Versa N18 trims (2020–2025) → All Nissan Versa generations →
2022 Nissan Versa – front Unverified
Photo: 2020 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L, front 2.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (N18, 2020–2025); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2020 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L, front 2.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2023 Nissan Versa (N18) IMG 3105 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2023 Nissan Versa (N18) IMG 3099 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2020 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L, rear 2.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2024 Nissan Versa interior by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2022 Nissan Versa S 5MT is a 122-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,080 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.

It makes 122 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 114 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).

The Versa measures 177.0 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,599 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,080
MSRP with Destination$16,175
Destination Charge$1,095
Engine
Engine Type1.6L DOHC Inline-4 (HR16DE), naturally aspirated
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower122 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline6,500 rpm
Valvetrain16-valve DOHC, Twin CVTC (Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control) intake & exhaust
Bore and Stroke78.0 x 83.6
Compression Ratio10.4:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-point fuel injection, dual-injector per cylinder
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
1st Gear3.727 (32 mph **)
2nd Gear2.047 (58 mph **)
3rd Gear1.392 (85 mph **)
4th Gear1.029 (115 mph **)
5th Gear0.82 (145 mph **)
Reverse3.545
Final Drive4.066
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity10.8 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut, twin-tube shock absorbers
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam axle, twin-tube shock absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar21.0 mm
Turning Diameter34.8 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc, 10.02 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake DiscDrum, 8.0 in diameter
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 x 6.5 JJ steel (full wheel cover)
Wheels Rear15 x 6.5 JJ steel (full wheel cover)
Tires Front195/65R15
Tires Rear195/65R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length177 in
Width68.5 in
Height57.3 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Front Track59.8 in
Rear Track60.2 in
Ground Clearance6.8 in
Approach Angle17.3°
Departure Angle20.1°
Cargo Volume14.7 ft³
Curb Weight2,599 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)60% / 40%
Interior
Headroom Front39.5 in
Headroom Rear36.3 in
Legroom Front44.5 in
Legroom Rear31 in
Shoulder Room Front53.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.6 in
Hip Room Front50.9 in
Hip Room Rear50.1 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2022 Nissan Versa S 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

2021 Hyundai Accent Unverified

2021 Hyundai Accent

SE 6MT
120 hp · $15,395
Compare
2022 Kia Rio Unverified

2022 Kia Rio

LX Sedan
120 hp · $16,250
Compare
2019 Ford Fiesta Unverified

2019 Ford Fiesta

SE Sedan
120 hp · $15,490
Compare
2019 Chevrolet Sonic Unverified

2019 Chevrolet Sonic

LS Sedan (Manual)
138 hp · $15,420
Compare
2020 Toyota Yaris

2020 Toyota Yaris

L MT
106 hp · $15,650
Compare
2019 Nissan Sentra Unverified

2019 Nissan Sentra

S CVT
124 hp · $18,680
Compare

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2022 Nissan Versa 4 FWD

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Nissan VERSA.

20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Nissan VERSA

Owner Complaints

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Nissan VERSA (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train7
Engine6
Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 24, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“I’m [XXX] with health issues and my mother is [XXX] we bought a car at ( Drive Time ) hoping we would get a good car to go to the dr , I have a [XXX] I can’t afford it though,in my opinion I felt…”
Jul 9, 2026 · Power Train
“At approximately 135,000 miles my automatic transmission began "slipping" or lurching while accelerating. I took the car to a Nissan dealership, as well as 2 local mechanics, and all 3 sources have…”
Jul 6, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System
“Electrical issues the entirety of owning this car. Now the car has a dead transmission at 88k miles. The car has caused me to almost be t-boned in a intersection twice due to unexpected loss of…”
Apr 5, 2026 · Service Brakes, Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance
“I brought this car in August 2022 and now out of no where the rear breaking collision system is randomly malfunctioning. There will be nothing near my vehicle or in the line of sight and when you…”
Mar 17, 2026 · Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I purchased this car from Carvana on 02/25/26, 2022 Nissan Versa S Manual Transmission. On four occasions over the course of two separate days, while under way, I lost power and the car went into a…”

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 2022 NISSAN VERSA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

← Back to Search