2023 Nissan Versa S 5MT
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- Photo: 2020 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L, front 2.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Nissan Versa (N18) IMG 3105 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Nissan Versa (N18) IMG 3099 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L, rear 2.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Nissan Versa interior by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 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 $15,830 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 Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,830 |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,925 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L DOHC Inline-4 (HR16DE), naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve DOHC, Twin CVTC (Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control) intake & exhaust |
| Bore and Stroke | 78.0 x 83.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection, dual-injector per cylinder |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.727 (32 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.047 (58 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.392 (85 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.029 (115 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.82 (145 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.545 |
| Final Drive | 4.066 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut, twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam axle, twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 21.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc, 10.02 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 8.0 in diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.5 JJ steel (full wheel cover) |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.5 JJ steel (full wheel cover) |
| Tires Front | 195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | 195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 60.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 17.3° |
| Departure Angle | 20.1° |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,599 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 60% / 40% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan VERSA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 27, 2024 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
NHTSA campaign 24V154000
37 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan VERSA
Owner Complaints
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan VERSA. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 23 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
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 2023 NISSAN VERSA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.