Segment: Compact
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Nissan introduced the Tiida/Versa in Japan in 2004 and sent it abroad in Europe and the North American continent in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
The compact vehicle was based on the Renault-Nissan B-platform, which was used by the French automaker for the Megane. Thanks to this, it scored high grades in the EuroNCAP crash-test program. But, unfortunately, it was priced too high for the world financial crisis that struck the automotive industry in 2008. It sported the Tiida nameplate in Europe, while Americans knew it as the Versa, and it was available either as a five-door hatchback or a four-door sedan.
Sporting a design that was far from being the most inspired one imagined by the Japanese automaker. The Versa featured small, vertical headlights and a three-slat grille with chromed surroundings, depending on the trim level. While the five-door version didn't look that bad, the sedan featured a bulky rear end and a tall deck. Finally, at the back, the taillights flanked the trunk's opening and were stretched over the quarter panels.
Inside, the Tiida was very simple on the base trim level. The air-conditioning was fitted as standard from the second level. The dashboard design was not that simple and clean anymore. The center stack, particularly, was crowded with a storage compartment on the upper side, audio controls, and climate unit. The three-round, binocular-style instrument cluster offered the basic info for the driver. At the front, the high-mounted seats were comfortable, while at the back, the wide benchseat was adequate for three adult passengers.
The Tiida/Versa was a replacement for both Nissan Sunny and Pulsar. It was fitted with engines ranging between 108 hp and 112 hp. The latter was a 1.8-liter gasoline powerplant with variable valve-timing system built for fuel efficiency. A diesel engine was on available for the specific markets.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 16V 4AT FWD (108 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 6000 RPM 109 HP @ 6000 RPM 107 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 148 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2425.5 lbs (1100 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3031.9 lbs (1375 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 6000 RPM 111 HP @ 6000 RPM 110 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 112 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 152 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2467.4 lbs (1119 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3528 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 6MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1798 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 5200 RPM 128 HP @ 5200 RPM 126 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 168 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.8 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3825.7 lbs (1735 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 6MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 4000 RPM 106 HP @ 4000 RPM 105 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2855.5 lbs (1295 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3935.9 lbs (1785 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |