2010 Nissan Versa

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Rating8.0
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$9,990 - $16,780
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive efficiency

Dull dynamics

A new grille and standard ABS

Huge cargo area and 2nd row is comfortable for adults too

Mediocre handling

Now gets an optional navigation system

Both manual and automatic transmissions are available

Most features are allocated to the top trim only

Specs & Features

$9,990

price

107 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

111 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

1.6L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Nissan Versa is a subcompact sedan offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $13,350. For that price, it mainly competes with the 2010 KIA Rio, the 2010 Hyundai Accent, and the 2010 Toyota Yaris. Between 3 trims, the Versa offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.6L Inline-4 capable of making 107 horsepower and 111 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 122 horsepower-making 1.8L Inline-4. Both engines are mated to a 4-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual, a CVT, and a 6-speed manual, depending on trims. The Versa reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 9.1 seconds with the 1.8L Inline-4. Depending on the powertrain, the Versa can manage a combined fuel economy between 28 and 29 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 4 striking colors the Versa comes in really pull you towards itself.

The 2010 Versa fetches an average price of $5,999. However, average savings of around $244 can be expected. With around 318 units of the Versa available for purchase, we offer a vast inventory for you to choose from.

Buying Advice

Making a good name in the subcompact sedan segment since its debut, the 2010 Nissan Versa is a great family sedan with lots of space, and a pair of efficient engines. In this inflated market, this sedan for a family of 5 returns really good fuel economy, although the machine is not that fine to drive. By this, we mean the 2010 Versa has a dull dynamic but saves a lot of money on gas. The interior is well crafted with quality materials, and there is no shortage of features, although the top trim is loaded only. On the bottom Versas, there are required amenities but not the luxurious ones, as expected from the base trims. In a nutshell, the 2010 Nissan Versa is a good family sedan if the driving dynamics does not impact you.

Trims

    Base
    $9,990 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 107 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 111 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10 sec
    • Top Speed: 117 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    S
    $13,350 onwards
    • Engine: 1.8L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 122 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 116 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    SL
    $16,350 onwards
    • Engine: 1.8L 4cyl FWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 122 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$9,990- $16,780

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.01

Horsepower

122 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$11,965- $15,365

Gasoline

5.24

108 hp @ 6400 rpm

105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$13,359- $19,999

Gasoline

8.75

150 hp @ 6200 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

-

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$11,695- $16,095

Gasoline

6.59

110 hp @ 6000 rpm

107 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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2010 Nissan Versa vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10 sec17.4 sec117 mph
    7.96 sec--
    2010 Kia Rio

    Ranked #2

    9.7 sec17.2 sec-
    9.7 sec17.5 sec109 mph

    2010 Nissan Versa vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      26 mpg34 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/448.8 mi.
      2010 Kia Rio

      Ranked #1

      28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg11.9 gal.333.2/404.6 mi.
      27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg12 gal.324/420 mi.
      23 mpg33 mpg26 mpg13.2 gal.- -

      2010 Nissan Versa vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        176 in.66.7 in.60.4 in.6.3 in.102.4 in.
        176.8 in.68.1 in.60.8 in.6.3 in.98.4 in.

        2010 Volvo S40

        Ranked #2

        176.2 in.69.7 in.57.2 in.-103.9 in.
        169.7 in.67.3 in.59.3 in.-97.6 in.

        2010 Audi A3

        Ranked #5

        169 in.77.4 in.56 in.7.4 in.101.5 in.

        2010 Hyundai Accent

        Ranked #6

        168.5 in.66.7 in.57.9 in.-98.4 in.

        2010 Nissan Versa vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.8 cu.ft.94.3 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.
          -104 cu.ft.- -
          2010 Kia Rio

          Ranked #2

          11.9 cu.ft.92.2 cu.ft.-
          12.4 cu.ft.90.2 cu.ft.-

          2010 Nissan Versa vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            13.8 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.
            2010 Kia Rio

            Ranked #2

            -11.9 cu.ft.-
            -12.4 cu.ft.-

            2010 Nissan Versa vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              860 lbs.2516 lbs.
              -2568 lbs.
              2010 Kia Rio

              Ranked #1

              -2365 lbs.
              1047 lbs.- -

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