Nissan Versa
32.5 MPG The 2025 Nissan Versa is EPA-rated at 32.5 MPG combined (29.5 city / 37.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 462 gallons, $1477 a year in fuel, or $0.098 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2025 run it averages 30.8 MPG, improving by 4.8 MPG over 19 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.077 | $769 | $1154 | $1538 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.092 | $923 | $1385 | $1846 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.098 | $985 | $1477 | $1969 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.108 | $1077 | $1615 | $2154 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.123 | $1231 | $1846 | $2462 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.138 | $1385 | $2077 | $2769 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.154 | $1538 | $2308 | $3077 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37.5 | $1950 | 275 | 2 |
| 2024 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37.5 | $1950 | 275 | 2 |
| 2023 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37.5 | $1950 | 275 | 2 |
| 2022 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37.5 | $1950 | 275 | 2 |
| 2021 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37.5 | $1950 | 275 | 2 |
| 2020 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37.5 | $1950 | 275 | 2 |
| 2019 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37.5 | $1975 | 279 | 2 |
| 2018 | 31 MPG | 28 | 36.7 | $2033 | 287 | 3 |
| 2017 | 31 MPG | 28 | 36.7 | $2033 | 286 | 3 |
| 2016 | 31 MPG | 28 | 36.7 | $2033 | 288 | 3 |
| 2015 | 31 MPG | 28 | 36.7 | $2033 | 288 | 3 |
| 2014 | 31.7 MPG | 28 | 36.3 | $2000 | 281 | 3 |
| 2013 | 31.7 MPG | 28 | 36.7 | $2000 | 288 | 3 |
| 2012 | 29.6 MPG | 27 | 33.4 | $2120 | 302 | 5 |
| 2011 | 28.2 MPG | 25.8 | 32 | $2200 | 316 | 5 |
| 2010 | 28.4 MPG | 26 | 32.8 | $2190 | 313 | 5 |
| 2009 | 28.2 MPG | 25.8 | 32.6 | $2200 | 315 | 5 |
| 2008 | 28 MPG | 25.7 | 32 | $2217 | 318 | 3 |
| 2007 | 27.7 MPG | 25.3 | 32 | $2233 | 321 | 3 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Nissan Versa ranks 26 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE (33), BMW 328d xDrive (34), Toyota Corolla (34), Volkswagen Jetta (34), Mazda 2 (34.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 275 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan Versa get?
The 2025 Nissan Versa is rated at 32.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 29.5 city and 37.5 highway. Across all 19 model years in the database it averages 30.8 MPG, ranging from 27 to 35 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan Versa cost in fuel per year?
At 32.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 462 gallons — roughly $1477 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.098 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2025 model is $1950.
Has the Nissan Versa become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 27.7 MPG in 2007 to 32.5 in 2025 — an improvement of 4.8 MPG, or 17% across 19 model years.
Is the Nissan Versa efficient for its class?
It ranks 26 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 5.9 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.