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2014 Nissan Versa review

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Nissan Versa highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Great maneuverability
  • Large trunk
  • Superb fuel economy

Cons

  • Weak performance
  • Noticeable road noise
  • No advanced driver aids

Mileage (EPA estimate)

26 city, 35 highway, 30 combined

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Excellent commuter car

The 2014 Nissan Versa is an excellent city driver if you are looking for a vehicle that has plenty of room for passengers and storage, and doesn’t need a lot of gas to get you to your destination. It’s a compact sedan with a spacious cabin that doesn’t overwhelm you with unnecessary details but is focused on passenger comfort and functionality.

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5 reasons to buy the 2014 Nissan Versa

1. Roomy cabin 

Arguably one of the most significant competitive advantages of the Nissan Versa is its spacious interior. You would expect passengers to feel cramped in the backseat of a subcompact car, but that’s not the case with the Versa. The 2014 Nissan Versa offers ample room in the front and the backseat, so even longer trips are not an issue for two taller adult passengers. Those sitting in the first row get 39.8 inches of headroom and 41.8 inches of legroom, while those in the back can count on 36.6 inches of headroom and 37 inches of legroom. 

2. Pleasant ride experience 

In addition to being spacious, the cabin of the 2014 Nissan Versa offers a pleasant ride experience overall. It’s equipped with a quality suspension that absorbs most of the bumps on the road, and almost no engine noise can be felt unless you put the engine under a lot of strain. Good insulation techniques help reduce wind and road noise additionally. That’s exactly what you want from a daily driver and more than you can expect from an entry-level subcompact. 

3. Decent cargo capacity 

The 2014 Nissan Versa doesn’t disappoint when it comes to cargo space, either. Even though it’s a small sedan, it offers enough storage room for a couple of backpacks or plenty of grocery bags, which is what most people would use the trunk of a subcompact car for. It comes with 14.9 cu-ft of space in the trunk, which is a competitive number for a vehicle of its size. 

4. Impressive fuel economy 

Good fuel economy is usually associated with most subcompact cars. The 2014 Nissan Versa is no exception. It comes with a powertrain that’s focused on economy, resulting in great mileage. The 2014 Nissan Versa gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined with the 1.6L four-cylinder engine.

This is an impressive mileage that’s always a welcome benefit when it comes to cars that are usually driven in city traffic. 

5. Adequate level of standard equipment 

The whole concept behind the 2014 Nissan Versa is to transport people and cargo most effectively, without unwanted details on the inside or the outside. Its cabin is a perfect example that puts that idea into practice. It has just enough features to enable a comfortable ride, avoiding luxury amenities or flashy gadgets. It comes standard with a rear seat armrest, air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, a two-speaker sound system, and a trip computer.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

Based on customer reviews, the 2014 Nissan Versa is a car that is good on gas and has a spacious interior for carrying groceries or gear.
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Excellent

RepairPal gave the Nissan Versa an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Versa 13th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

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Nissan Versa features and specs

S 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

109

Torque (ft-lbs)

107

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

10.8

Wheelbase

102.4"

Overall length

175.4"

Width

66.7"

Height

59.6"

Leg room

F 41.8"/R 37"

Head room

F 39.8"/R 36.6"

Front tires

P185/65HR15

Rear tires

P185/65HR15

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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