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2012 Nissan Versa
 
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  Automatic (A1) 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)  
 
MSRP: $35,200 - $37,250
MSRP: $10,990 - $18,590
 
  2012 Nissan Leaf 2012 Nissan Versa
EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG:99 MPGe
City MPGe:106 Highway MPGe:92
combined
city/highway
city highway
Combined MPG:30 MPG
City MPG:28 Highway MPG:33
combined
city/highway
city highway
34 kWh/100 mi 3.3 gal/100mi
EPA range: 73 miles
73 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 396 miles
396 miles
Total Range
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150.7 MPG
138

Lo

181

Hi

Average based on 3 vehicles

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30.8 MPG
29

Lo

33

Hi

Average based on 4 vehicles

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG

You SAVE
$5,250
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$750$1,700
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.28$2.82
Cost to Fill the Tank $45
Tank Size 13.2 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

  2012 Nissan Leaf 2012 Nissan Versa
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity Regular Gasoline
0.1 barrels 9.9 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity Regular Gasoline
0 grams per mile296 grams per mile

For model years 2012 and earlier, tailpipe CO2 is estimated using an EPA emissions factor and does not reflect direct test results.

EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

NHTSA Crash Test Results
  2012 Nissan Leaf 2012 Nissan Versa

Safety Ratings


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LEAF 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
VERSA 4 DR 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
3 3 star rating
Side
4 4 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
VERSA 5 HB 
Overall
Not Rated
Front
3 3 star rating
Side
Not Rated
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2012 Nissan Leaf 2012 Nissan Versa
EPA Size Class Additional Information Midsize Cars Compact Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology No Not Available
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No
Turbocharger No No
Supercharger No No
Passenger Volume 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (4 door)
95 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 23 ft3 (Hatchback) 15 ft3 (4 door)
18 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Electricity Regular Gasoline
Engine Descriptor Additional Information
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 80 kW DCPM
Time to Charge Battery 7 hrs at 240V

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.