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2020 Nissan Versa

US · Compact Cars

The 2020 Nissan Versa is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
1.6L 4-cylinder
Transmission
Varies by configuration: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.6L 4-cylinder
Combined Economy
30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine1.6L 4-cylinder
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Gears5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)
City27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km)
Highway35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 21V471000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986…

    Reported June 23, 2021. View on NHTSA

  • 20V112000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

    Reported February 26, 2020. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 4, 2026

Data verified: November 4, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
    34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)

  • 1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
    35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2020 Nissan Versa have?

1.6L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Nissan Versa?

Combined fuel economy is 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2020 Nissan Versa front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Nissan Versa?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.