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SL HATCHBACK
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
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MSRP
Nissan Versa S Hatchback $12,980
Nissan Versa SL Hatchback $14,980
ENGINE
Type:
1,798cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 122 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 127 at 4,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 81.1
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 24 (AT), 26 (MT), 27 (CVT) / 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
 
Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 2.56 - 0.43
Final Drive: 5.47
Available with: Versa SL
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
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
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
2,718
GVWR [lbs]:
3,770
Weight distribution: 53 / 47
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
34.2
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • P185/65 R15 all-season tires
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV)
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
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.31
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Power remote and folding left door mirror
  • Power remote and folding right door mirror
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window wiper
  • Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
94.7
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.3
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 38.0
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
53.5
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 50.7
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
48.8
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 47.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
17.8
50.4 (rear seats folded)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 12V power outlet
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 6-way driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, RDS, MP3 capability, 6-disc in-dash CD-changer and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net and cover
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Lighted glove box
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Visor vanity mirrors in front
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Front adjustable anti-whiplash head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars