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Nissan Versa Sedan 1.8 16V (124 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Versa:
Nissan Versa is an automobile nameplate used by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan in the Americas for the following models:
According to a Nissan press release in 2008, "versa" is short for "versatile space" meant to imply the spaciousness of the interior and configurable cargo arrangements.
Nissan has discontinued the Versa for the U. S. market after the 2025 model year, with production ending in December 2025. No 2026 model will be available stateside, ending its run as America's cheapest new car under $20,000. Nissan cites its product strategy shift toward higher-margin vehicles like the Sentra and Kicks....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan Overview:
Nissan Versa (Sedan). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1260 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 2006 Nissan Versa Sedan was primarily marketed in North America and was not tested by Euro NCAP. While it performed adequately in US-based crash tests (NHTSA, IIHS), specific European safety ratings are unavailable for this model generation.
1.8 16V (124 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8L MR18DE engine provides adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, offering a respectable 124 Hp. It's not a performance-oriented engine but delivers sufficient acceleration for its class.
Fuel Economy
With urban consumption at 7.9 l/100 km and extra-urban at 6.5 l/100 km, the 1.8L engine offers decent fuel economy for its time and displacement, making it a cost-effective choice for commuters.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior for a compact sedan
- • Comfortable and compliant ride quality
- • Reliable MR18DE engine
- • Good fuel economy for its era
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
Cons:
- • Bland exterior and interior styling
- • Not engaging to drive, numb steering
- • Basic interior materials in some trims
- • Limited advanced features compared to rivals
- • Road noise can be noticeable at highway speeds
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Versa |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 16V (124 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 124 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 69 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 172 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | MR18DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1797 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 6.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 98.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1260 |
| Max. weight: | 1710 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 391 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4295 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1534 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 185/65R15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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