2025 Nissan Versa: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Nissan Versa gets 30 to 35 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)) at 35 mpg.
How the Versa ranks in its class
In the Compact Cars class for 2025, the Versa ranks 3rd of 22 for combined mileage (35 mpg), 3rd of 22 for yearly fuel cost ($1,800 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 4th of 22 for tailpipe CO2 (253 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 30 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 299.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 26 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Versa's best version, 2 other models get the same and 221 get less. The 2025 Versa's cheapest version costs $1,800 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 24 cost less, 2 the same and 215 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 6 of 22)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Toyota Corolla | 2025 Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) | 50 | $1,250 | 173 |
| 2 | 2025 Lexus UX | 2025 UX 300h (Automatic (AV-S6)) | 43 | $1,450 | 204 |
| 3 | 2025 Nissan VersaThis car | 2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 35 | $1,800 | 253 |
| 4 | 2025 Volkswagen Jetta | 2025 Jetta | 33 | $1,900 | 271 |
| 5 | 2025 MINI Cooper | 2025 Cooper Hardtop 4 door | 32 | $2,400 | 273 |
| 6 | 2025 BMW 3 Series | 2025 330i Sedan | 31 | $2,500 | 286 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 1.6 L: 32 mpg city, 40 highway, 35 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Versa version is $1,800 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Compact Cars class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Versa costs $104 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Versa costs $520 less to fuel than the Jetta (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2025 MINI Cooper
- 2025 BMW 3 Series
The Versa against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Versa (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Versa | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Jetta | 2025 Jetta | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 2 lower | $100 more a year | Compare |
| 2025 MINI Cooper | 2025 Cooper Hardtop 4 door | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 3 lower | $600 more a year | - |
| 2025 BMW 3 Series | 2025 330i Sedan | 31 mpg | $2,500 | 4 lower | $700 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2025 Nissan Versa
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,800 | 253 | cheapest |
| 2025 Versa (Manual 5-spd) | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Manual 5-spd | Front-wheel | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,100 | 296 | +$300 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Versa; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)) puts out 253 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 253 to 296.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)): fuel economy score 7 (6 to 7 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (6 to 7 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Versa gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 34 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 34 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 34 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 34 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 35 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2021 | 35 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2022 | 35 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2023 | 35 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 35 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 35 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 35 to 35 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 1.6 L | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Versa (Manual 5-spd), 4-cyl 1.6 L | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 13 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2025
13 complaints for the 2025 Nissan Versa are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
2 of the 13 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Nissan Versa (as VERSA). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Nissan Versa on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Compact Cars for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Versa itself is at 35 mpg.
Other Nissan models of 2025
More Nissan models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Nissan Versa gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)) with 35 mpg combined (32 city, 40 highway).
How much does a 2025 Nissan Versa cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Nissan Versa costs between $1,800 and $2,100 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Versa (Automatic (variable gear ratios)) at $1,800; the dearest is the 2025 Versa (Manual 5-spd) at $2,100. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Nissan Versa rank among 2025 Compact Cars models?
The 2025 Nissan Versa is 3rd of 22 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Toyota Corolla at 50 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 30 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Lexus UX at 43 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta at 33 mpg.
Did the Versa change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 35 to 35 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Nissan Versa do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Nissan Versa?
13 complaints for the 2025 Nissan Versa are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Power Train (4 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Nissan Versa have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Nissan Versa on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Nissan Versa: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Nissan Versa: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Nissan Versa: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Nissan Versa: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Nissan Versa: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.