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2016 Nissan Versa MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Nissan Versa is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (31 city / 39 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 29 to 34 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 51 compact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,368 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 31 MPG city · 39 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,368 15,000 mi/yr · $9.12 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #11 of 51 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Nissan Versa's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	31	13.2	7.6
Highway	39	16.6	6.0
Combined	34	14.5	6.9

How it ranks among 2016 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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11Nissan Versa34 MPG $1,368
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51Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2016 VersaOther compact carsClass median: $1,614/yr

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

Versa MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · CVT Versa	Gas	31 MPG	39 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Versa	Gas	27 MPG	36 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Versa	Gas	26 MPG	35 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 94 cu ft
Cargo volume: 19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 262 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2016 Nissan Versa vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 44 MPG · $1,347/yr Jetta Hybrid saves $21/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Versa saves $41/yr vs Mazda 3 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Versa saves $41/yr vs Ford Focus 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Civic 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Civic saves $39/yr vs Chevrolet Sonic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Versa saves $85/yr vs Mazda 2 36 MPG · $1,292/yr 2 saves $76/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Nissan Versa?

Up to 34 MPG combined (31 city / 39 highway); ratings range from 29 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Nissan Versa use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Nissan Versa?