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2015-2019 Nissan Versa MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 29–34 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2019 Nissan Versa at a glance
The 2015-2019 Nissan Versa covers 5 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 29–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $1,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (34 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
2015-2019 Nissan Versa by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 30–34 MPG | $1,920–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 29–34 MPG | $1,910–$2,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 29–34 MPG | $1,910–$2,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 29–34 MPG | $1,910–$2,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 29–34 MPG | $1,920–$2,220 | First year |
What the 2019 Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$160
$1,920 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.20
Per 100 miles
$12.80
Five years
$9,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,310less a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Nissan Versa MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,910 to $1,920, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 39 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,180 |
2018 Nissan Versa MPG
29–34 MPG · $1,910–$2,250/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,910.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 39 | 34 | $1,910 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,250 |
2017 Nissan Versa MPG
29–34 MPG · $1,910–$2,220/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,910.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 39 | 34 | $1,910 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,220 |
2016 Nissan Versa MPG
29–34 MPG · $1,910–$2,220/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,920 to $1,910, $10 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 39 | 34 | $1,910 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,220 |
2015 Nissan Versa MPG
29–34 MPG · $1,920–$2,220/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 39 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,220 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $2,620 in California and $1,680 in Texas, a $940 difference.
- California $2,620
- Washington $2,420
- New York $1,920
- Florida $1,820
- Texas $1,680
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small car models.
Generations
- 2007-2012
- 2013-2014
- 2015-2019 (N17)
- 2020-2025 (N18)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2019 Nissan Versa get?
EPA rates the 2015-2019 Nissan Versa at 29–34 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 34 MPG (31 city, 39 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2019 Nissan Versa?
Every model year of the 2015-2019 Nissan Versa tops out at 34 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2019 Nissan Versa?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
How does the 2015-2019 Nissan Versa compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2014 Nissan Versa) is rated 30–35 MPG combined and costs $1,870–$2,180 a year to fuel; the 2015-2019 model is rated 29–34 MPG and costs $1,910–$2,250 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Nissan Versa per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,920 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,920–$2,180 a year. That is a $260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Nissan Versa 100 miles?
About $12.80 per 100 miles for the Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.80 and $14.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Nissan Versa more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 31 city and 39 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2019 Nissan Versa compare with other small car configurations?
The Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,920 a year to fuel, $1,310 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Nissan Versa different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,910 to $1,920, $10 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2019 against 3 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Nissan Versa for that year.