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2020-2025 Nissan Versa MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 30–35 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2025 Nissan Versa at a glance
The 2020-2025 Nissan Versa covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 30–35 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $1,860 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (35 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
2020-2025 Nissan Versa by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 30–35 MPG | $1,860–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 30–35 MPG | $1,860–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 30–35 MPG | $1,860–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 30–35 MPG | $1,860–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 30–35 MPG | $1,860–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 30–35 MPG | $1,860–$2,180 | First year |
What the 2025 Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$155
$1,860 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.10
Per 100 miles
$12.40
Five years
$9,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,090less a year
Class median $2,950 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Nissan Versa MPG
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,860.
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 | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,860 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
2024 Nissan Versa MPG
30–35 MPG · $1,860–$2,180/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,860.
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 | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,860 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
2023 Nissan Versa MPG
30–35 MPG · $1,860–$2,180/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,860.
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 | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,860 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
2022 Nissan Versa MPG
30–35 MPG · $1,860–$2,180/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,860.
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 | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,860 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
2021 Nissan Versa MPG
30–35 MPG · $1,860–$2,180/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,860.
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 | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,860 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
2020 Nissan Versa MPG
30–35 MPG · $1,860–$2,180/yr
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 | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,860 |
| Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $2,530 in California and $1,620 in Texas, a $910 difference.
- California $2,530
- Washington $2,350
- New York $1,860
- Florida $1,760
- Texas $1,620
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 small car models.
Generations
- 2007-2012
- 2013-2014
- 2015-2019 (N17)
- 2020-2025 (N18)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2025 Nissan Versa get?
EPA rates the 2020-2025 Nissan Versa at 30–35 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 35 MPG (32 city, 40 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2025 Nissan Versa?
Every model year of the 2020-2025 Nissan Versa tops out at 35 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2025 Nissan Versa?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
How does the 2020-2025 Nissan Versa compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2015-2019 Nissan Versa) is rated 29–34 MPG combined and costs $1,910–$2,250 a year to fuel; the 2020-2025 model is rated 30–35 MPG and costs $1,860–$2,180 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 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 $1,860 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,860–$2,180 a year. That is a $320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Nissan Versa 100 miles?
About $12.40 per 100 miles for the Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.40 and $14.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Nissan Versa more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 32 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2025 Nissan Versa compare with other small car configurations?
The Versa 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,860 a year to fuel, $1,090 less than the class median of $2,950, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 218 rated small car configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Nissan Versa different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,860. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2025 against 2 configurations for 2024. See the 2024 Nissan Versa for that year.