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2019 Nissan Versa

EPA ID: 40635
27
City MPG
30
Combined MPG
30MPG· Excellent
36
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2019 Nissan Versa achieves an EPA-estimated 30 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 27 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine paired with a manual 5-spd, this compact cars features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2019 Versa produces approximately 296 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Versa performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,000, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would spend $750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Fuel TypeRegular
Engine1.6L 4-cyl
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions296 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped
GHG Score7/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual Cost$2,000
5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
30.4
Impact vs EPA
$-24
/ year
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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$518/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$14,000
45.1%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$8,750
28.2%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$7,900
25.4%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
1.3%
Total 5-Year Cost$31,050

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #19V654000·2019-11-11
critical
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crash History) and broader generational safety trends are aggregated at the model level rather than by specific engine configurations. View the complete historical data profile for all Nissan Versa configurations.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$2,000
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Spend $750

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City27 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined30 MPG

Estimated Lifetime Carbon Footprint

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

59.2 metric tons CO₂
Equivalent To:
🌳 73 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs
✈️ 4.9 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.