2008 Nissan Versa Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Specs and safety for the 2008 Nissan Versa include detailed information on everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity. NHTSA crash-test scores for the 2008 Nissan Versa are provided as well as manufacturer warranty information.

2008 Nissan Versa Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	Nissan Versa 4-door hatchback	Nissan Versa 4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	102.4	102.4

Overall Length, in.	169.1	176.0

Overall Width, in.	66.7	66.7

Overall Height, in.	60.4	60.4

Curb Weight, lbs.	2693	2671

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	50.4	13.8

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	13.2	13.2

Seating Capacity	5	5

Front Head Room, in.	40.6	40.6

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.4	41.4

Rear Head Room, in.	38.3	37.9

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	38.0	38.0

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Engines

	dohc I4

Size, liters/cu. in.	1.8 /110

Horsepower @ rpm.	122 @ 5200

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	127 @ 4800

Availability	Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

6-speed manual	26/31

4-speed automatic	24/32

CVT automatic	27/33

Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Safety Features

Antilock Brakes

Traction Control

Antiskid System

Front Side Airbags

Curtain Side Airbags

Rear Side Airbags

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	Nissan Versa 4-door hatchback	Nissan Versa 4-door sedan

Front Impact, Driver	4	4

Front Impact, Passenger	4	4

Rollover Resistance	4	4

Side Impact, Driver	4	4

Side Impact, Rear Passenger	4	4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Manufacturer's Warranty

Class	Years/Miles	Comments

Powertrain	5/60,000	--

Bumper-to-bumper	3/36,000	--

Corrosion	5/unlimited	--

Free roadside assistance	3/36,000	--

Free scheduled maintenance	None/--	--

Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.

Built in: Mexico

Drivewheels: front-wheel drive

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