2020 Nissan Versa 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
10.0s
- S FWD, 122 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 101 of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 98 of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,599 lb | 94 | 21.3 | 10.0 sOnline | 5-speed manual | FWD | $14,830 |
| S Manual FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,598 lb | 94 | 21.3 | 10.0 sOnline | 5-speed manual | FWD | $14,830 |
| S CVT FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,649 lb | 92 | 21.7 | 10.0 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $16,500 |
| SV CVT FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,670 lb | 91 | 21.9 | 10.0 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $17,740 |
| SV FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,657 lb | 92 | 21.8 | 10.0 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $17,740 |
| SR CVT FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,717 lb | 90 | 22.3 | 10.0 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $18,340 |
| SR FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft | 2,729 lb | 89 | 22.4 | 10.0 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $18,340 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 7 | 122 hp | S FWD | $14,830 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 5 of 7 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 5 | S CVT FWD | $16,500 | 10.0 s |
| 5-speed manual | 2 | S Manual FWD | $14,830 | 10.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S Manual FWD: 122 hp, 30 mpg, $14,830. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Versa by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Nissan Sentra: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Nissan Sentra.
| Measure | 2020 Nissan Versa | 2020 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S FWD | S FWD |
| 0-60 | 10.0 s | 8.6 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 122 hp | 149 hp |
| Curb weight | 2,599 lb | 3,047 lb |
| hp per ton | 94 | 98 |
| lb per hp | 21.3 | 20.4 |
| MSRP | $14,830 | $19,310 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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