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2021 Nissan Versa 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

8.8s

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Versa: 8.8 s2.0 s10.9 sQuicker on the left
84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Nissan Versa: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
S FWD1.6L 4-cyl122 hp114 lb-ft2,599 lb9421.38.8 sEstimate5-speed manualFWD$14,980
S Manual FWD1.6L 4-cyl122 hp114 lb-ft2,598 lb9421.38.8 sEstimate5-speed manualFWD$14,980
S CVT FWD1.6L 4-cyl122 hp114 lb-ft2,598 lb9421.38.8 sEstimateCVTFWD$16,650
SV FWD1.6L 4-cyl122 hp114 lb-ft2,657 lb9221.88.9 sEstimateCVTFWD$17,790
SV CVT FWD1.6L 4-cyl122 hp114 lb-ft2,670 lb9121.99.0 sEstimateCVTFWD$17,790
SR CVT FWD1.6L 4-cyl122 hp114 lb-ft2,717 lb9022.39.1 sEstimateCVTFWD$18,390
SR FWD1.6L 4-cyl122 hp114 lb-ft2,729 lb8922.49.1 sEstimateCVTFWD$18,390

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
1.6L 4-cyl7122 hpS FWD$14,980Base$1,280Base

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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
CVT5S CVT FWD$16,6508.8 s
5-speed manual2S Manual FWD$14,9808.8 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the S Manual FWD: 122 hp, 30 mpg, $14,980. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Versa by year

8.8 s9.0 s9.2 s9.4 s9.6 s9.8 s10.0 s2009201220152018202120242025
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0204060801001201402009201220152018202120242025
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Nissan Sentra: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Nissan Sentra.

2021 Nissan Versa8.8 s2021 Nissan Sentra8.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Nissan Versa and 2021 Nissan Sentra
Measure2021 Nissan Versa2021 Nissan Sentra
TrimS FWDS FWD
0-608.8 s8.5 s
BasisEstimateOnline
Horsepower122 hp149 hp
Curb weight2,599 lb3,036 lb
hp per ton9498
lb per hp21.320.4
MSRP$14,980$19,510

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked