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2009 Nissan Versa MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Nissan Versa is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (28 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 27 to 30 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2008 model. Among 43 midsize cars rated for 2009, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 28 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2009 #4 of 43 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2009 Nissan Versa's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	28	11.9	8.4
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2009 Midsize Cars

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1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
2Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
3Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
4Nissan Versa30 MPG $1,550
5Nissan Sentra29 MPG $1,603
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43Bentley Continental Flying Spur12 MPG $4,938

2009 VersaOther midsize carsClass median: $2,214/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Versa MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Versa FE	Gas	28 MPG	34 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Versa	Gas	27 MPG	33 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Versa	Gas	26 MPG	34 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Versa	Gas	26 MPG	31 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Versa	Gas	26 MPG	33 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Versa	Gas	24 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 95 cu ft
Cargo volume: 18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mi

2009 Nissan Versa vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Versa saves $53/yr vs Saturn Aura Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Versa saves $53/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Versa saves $111/yr vs Kia Spectra 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Versa saves $172/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Versa saves $238/yr vs Saturn Aura 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Versa saves $238/yr vs Toyota Camry Hybrid 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Camry Hybrid saves $182/yr vs Toyota Prius 46 MPG · $1,011/yr Prius saves $539/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Nissan Versa?

Up to 30 MPG combined (28 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 27 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Nissan Versa use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Nissan Versa?