Nissan Versa Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2025 Nissan Versa as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2025):
The Nissan Versa is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.
Nissan Versa Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2025 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2024 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2023 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2022 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2021 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2020 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2019 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2018 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2017 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2016 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2015 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Nissan Versa Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Nissan Versa?
The EPA classifies the Nissan Versa as a Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Nissan Versa considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Nissan Versa is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.