2012 Nissan Versa MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Nissan Versa.

The 2012 Nissan Versa has 5 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 2012 Nissan Versa Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Nissan Versa Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Nissan Versa Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Nissan Versa Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Nissan Versa Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Nissan Versa Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 Nissan Versa is 30 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.8 L 30 28 33
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 27 24 31
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 28 26 31
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.6 L 33 30 37
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 30 27 35

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Nissan Versa?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 Nissan Versa is $2,130.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2012 Nissan Versa to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $850 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,100 save $1,000
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,300 save $0
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,250 save $250
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.6 L $1,900 save $2,000
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,100 save $1,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Nissan Versa Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 Nissan Versa will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.8 L 10
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 11
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.6 L 9
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 10

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 2012 Nissan Versa model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Nissan Versa Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 28
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 30
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 1,000
Fuel Cost $2,100
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Nissan Versa Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Nissan Versa Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 26
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 250
Fuel Cost $2,250
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Nissan Versa Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 30
Highway MPG 37
Combined MPG 33
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 2,000
Fuel Cost $1,900
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 9
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Nissan Versa Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 27
Highway MPG 35
Combined MPG 30
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 1,000
Fuel Cost $2,100
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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