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2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback
MSRP: from $12,990
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,693 (S)
2,758 (SL)
GVWR: 3,770
Weight distribution: 53 / 47
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 34.2
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam; anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.02 x 0.95 in. power-assisted discs
Rear: 9.0 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 1,798
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 81.1
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Power [hp]: 122 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 127 at 4,800
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 24 (AT), 26 (MT), 27 (CVT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 31 (MT), 32 (AT), 33 (CVT)
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.73, 2.11, 1.45, 1.17, 0.97, 0.81
Final Drive: 3.93
Available with: Versa S
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.86, 1.56, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.07
Available with: Versa S
 
Type: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 2.56 - 0.43
Final Drive: 5.47
Available with: Versa SL
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 169.1
Width [in.]: 66.7
Height [in.]: 60.4
Wheelbase [in.]: 102.4
Front Track [in.]: 58.3
Rear Track [in.]: 58.5
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 94.7
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.3
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 38.0
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.5
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 50.7
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 48.8
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 47.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 17.8
50.4 (rear seats folded)
Standard Features
  • 1 12v power outlets
  • 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 185/65 R15 all-season tires
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual front bucket seats
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and mirrors
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash