With 4700 miles on the Versa, I went 367.4 miles and it took 11.5 gallons @ 2.07.9 to fill up. That is 31.9 MPG... I haven't changed my driving habits at all, the only thing different is no A/C... But I think the engine is finally breaking in some.. So I'm much happier wtih my MPG these days...
Consumer reports has a brutal City test - apparently reflects Chicago/LA/New York driving. The Fit auto got 22 MPG in their city test. I don't have it in front of me, and would be interested in seeing the city test for the other cars
CR last tested a 2003 Corolla LE (AT), and it got 20 MPG in the city testing mode, and 39 MPG in the highway mode, with an overall of 29 MPG. That's not an indictment of the Corolla - that's how "truly city" the CR's city testing mode is.
Versa SL CVT, mileage results on the first 1500 miles:
I'm averaging 30MPG on 5 fill ups...three of which were during long mostly highway driving. Here are the results (I calculate based on the miles driven after fillup divided by gallons it takes to fill it up):
So, it's as expected from all the chatter of this forum...the 36 MPG of the EPA rating seems pretty tough to achieve...but even during my road trips, there were some stopped up traffic and a little city driving, so it doesn't reflect what a purely road trip w/ no AC, and keeping it under 70MPH would do...I bet going 60-65 on a major highway on a tank of gas would yield results very close to 36MPG...
Not great. Most people can achieve highway ratings on most cars on any long road trip without a huge amount of effort. I see more people struggling to get near the EPA highway ratings with this Versa than any other car model I read about on this board.
It actually doesn't sound too bad, considering most cars average in the mid 20s from what I've seen on http://www.fueleconomy.gov/. Plus I think CVTs take longer to get up to their optimum MPG.
I have reported a great deal in the past but stopped because frankly the milage on this car sucks and I just have to accept that. My overall milage, mostly highway driving, typically conservative has been just under 26MPG since I purchased it. I have been so dismayed by this that when we decided to replace my wife's car two weeks ago the only stipulation I had was that it would not be a Nissan. We did by the Honda Fit. On the first fill up we received exactly the City rate specified on the sticker. I am hopeful that this will improve some as the engine breaks in. I have not once attained nor exceeded milage of 30 mpg in the Versa that was rated 30/34 and on two occasions had tanks under 21 mpg. Generally I get about 25mpg. This is deplorable! I advise every one that asks me about the car (and there have been many) to not even consider this car if milage is one of the top consideration for purchasing this class of car. I am pleased with every other aspect of the vehicle but I purchased it to same money on gas and I get worse milage in the Versa than I did in my 1990 Nissan Maxima and my 1992 Mitsubishi Expo.
Oh, and I did have it taken to the dealer ship and checked out where they plugged in a computer and since the car said everything was fine no other investigation could be done.
I got an Auto. We looked at about 10 or so different dealers and none had a manual transmission. I prefer Manual over auto. I like the idea of CVT, but I am not confident that the technology is mature enough yet. (Fit does not have a CVT btw). As far as space is concerned, I have to say the Fit "feels" roughly the same as the Versa. The doors feel slightly less solid or something than the Versa. I think the controls are better placed and more attractive than the Versa. All in all I like the Versa's interior better but not by a significant amount. The big advantage for the Fit's interior is the rear 3-way fold seats. That feature is very nice. After the Fit breaks in a bit (it's my wife's car) I am going to drive it for a couple of weeks to get an idea of what the milage is in that car for my "driving habits".
In theory I should get the same difference in millage on the Fit as I do on the Versa, being that the Driving conditions and driving habits would be the same.
I will post back ocassionally.
Btw, some one emntioned http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ I am the person that posted the lowest milage (TX). I will update soon for my more recent milage. I would strongly encourage everyone to use the site to record their milage, only with a larger sampling can a trend be found.
Good to hear from you again, tab00. So you now have both a Versa and a Fit. We currently have a Fit (Sport AT), but it is not entirely impossible that we may get a Versa later, to be in the same arrangement as you. Ironically, knowing that our Fit gets a good mileage (we are averaging 32.3 MPG right now, with the best tank at 39 MPG), in some ways we can now safely get a Versa even while knowing it doesn't get the best mileage. We were very impressed with the comfort level of the Versa and almost bought one but did not because we could not find one with ABS.
Since we already have a proven gas sipper in the Fit, the Versa can be our comfort vehicle of choice.
Oh, by the way, you wrote above that the Fit does not come with CVT. That is true here, but in Japan, 97% of the Fit is CVT. In fact, the JDM Fit was all CVT for over four years until 5MT was added to a sport trim. It's a good CVT - I personally wish we could have the same with the NA Fit.
I have a Versa and my gas mileage is far from the 36 mpg on the window. In fact my last three fill up have got me 28.5,30.2,29.6. Is that what others are getting?
what type of driveing do you do? 36 mpg is only for straight higway runs. When it is cold outside gas mileage will also suffer. I have an altima(2006) and my mileage has decreased 3mpg. I have been able to average 33-34 over a 20-mile run to my college driveing the easiest possible and no higer than 65 on the highway. When i'm late for school. I can only manage 24mpg. It depend on how u drive. I dont go over 2500rpm. I slow down well in advance if the light ahead of me is red and coast when i can.
Almost all my driving is a 45 mile run to work and the same return almost all is inteestate highway. I drive about 66to 70 and get flipped off atleast once a day for not speeding with near everyone else. With my last car a Hyundia Accent also rated at 36 mpg I got 37-38 mpg and if I stayed at or just under 65 I could get 40-41 mpg. I have varied my speed up and down with the Versa and is stays just about the same.
I have been keeping track of my mileages since I bought my Versa. After I passed my 1200 mile break in period (only breaking the five rules a few times) I got 42 mpg on the highway and 30 something city. Before that I was getting 24 and 26 mpg combined driving.
As for my driving habits, I drive 75 to 80 on the highway (but with the CVT, you can go 80mph and still be at 2500 rpms) and because I drove a manual previous, I am used to releasing the gass pedal in advance of stops and coasting when possible (but the CVT controls your decent when going downhill automatically which is a mixed blessing). I refrain from "quick starts" whenever possible, and I try to not drag the rpms too high (gradual increases in speed).
The biggest differences in mpgs is going to be the style of transmission (with the 4 speed automatic suffering the most).
Mine will sometimes start out at 2700-2800 rpms (depending on how quickly I increase to 80mph), but the highway in Kentucky is moderately flat (in most places...) and after keeping it steady for a 1/2 mile it drops to 2500 rpms and I can then keep it at 2500 even up hills if I'm easy on the pedal.
Is your car past the break in period? The head service guy was telling me that the gas mileage will improve after the break in period and again after the first service... My last vehicle got 25-28 mpg so I've got no complaints with this vehicle (but my first little subaru got 40 mpg so I know how that feels, and it is a good feeling).
Well after owning the car now for 6 months and 8100 miles later, I have come to the conculsion that this car really isn't the gas mizer that Nissan was hoping for. But I wouldnt trade it for a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris. Now if your #1 concern is fuel mileage then get a Toyota Prius. The Versa is a far better car then the FIT or Yaris...
In my Opnion it is, I had driven the FIT and I felt like I was driving a go cart, the Versa is by FAR more comfortable to drive, a FAR better ride then the FIT.. All the magizines like the FIT because, one its a Honda, and two it handled better, but I think over all the Versa is better..
that is one of the problems the Magizines have had reagarding the Versa. The US Government rates the Versa as a Mid-Size car not a sub compact like the FIT. No honda car (excluding Acrua) offers what I have on my Versa and THAT was the biggest selling point for me. I love the Bluetooth as well as the Intelli-Key. IMHO the Intelli-Key should be standard on all cars, what a safety item. Now getting back to t he FIT, if I was 23 yrs old, you bet I would looking at the FIT, that is the demographics Honda is going for with that car, the Versa is a older crowd, and I think they hit the bulls eyes.
there are many MPG results here, and there could be many reasons. first, notice the octane rating, usually 87 for regular. i've used both and my mileage improve a bit with 89, however with the price difference it's hardly worth it. Another factor is a percentage of ethanol that may be added in your area. Although ethanol is good for the environment, your mileage will be lower.
My first long trip was from Phoenix to Amarillo which took me from an elevation of around 1000 feet to over 7000 feet. I was determined to get 400 miles or more on a single tank like the advertisement said. I did it, but I must confess, out on Route 40 near Windslow AZ, is not the place to take it to the limit. The orange low fuel indicator was on for about 40 miles and I think I drifted drove into the station on fumes. It actually took 13.2 gals to fill it up. Whew!
Bottom line, I love the car. I'm working in San Jose California, and am not getting the mileage, I did on that trip. I've driven and worked all around the USA as a communications contractor.
Here are some other factors to consider when computing your mileage. 1. The temperature: When it's cold out the air is denser thus the wind resistance is greater. result..lower mileage in winter than summer. Not only the temperature, the humidity makes a difference as well. 2. The Wind direction: Whether you're driving from east to west or west to east. The prevailing winds are from west to east, so you will get better mileage driving east than west. 3. Your geographic location: The oil companies actually change the formula for gasoline sold in different parts of the country depending on the state, the elevation, the climate, etc. I remember an automobile manufacture was quoting a MPH on a vehicle when it was discovered by more investigation they drove the car from Pikes Peak which is 7000 feet to LA which is 10 feet elevation. Yeah right! That's average.
My wife (and I by default) have 9500 miles on the Versa S 6-speed now. Other than the TPMS going haywire twice, she has been a little trooper. My wife drives hard (and usually fast) driving mileage down but so far........she averages between 26 and 29 MPG. I would like a little more but this is what I anticipated given "our" use of the vehicle. I would not accuse anyone of lying w/o evidence but I never believe mileage claims. I file them right along with my co-workers claims of 24 MPG in his Trailblazer. Regardless, our mileage in any vehicle would be less. So far, so good with the Versa........
I might have bought the Versa last Nov if I could have one with antilock brakes, but after owning the Fit for several months, I'm glad I went with the Fit. The seats are more supportive, there is a lot more usable cargo space when all the seats are in use, I average about 34mpg in mixed city/highway driving, the steering/handling is much better, plus the overall quality/reputation of Honda vs Nissan makes me glad I got what I did. The steering really was a disappointment to me in the Versa. Even my Freestyle's steering is more responsive and not as mushy. And if you look at the Fit forum, you'll find that the folks there buying the Fit are mostly middle-aged.
We might have looked at the Fit closer if a 5-speed manual were more available. Also, two child seats stay in our vehicles 99% of the time and the Versa had/has more rear leg room. Some of these newer safety seats are bulky and hard to fit in a number of cars.
Interesting point on the Fit's demographics. They found the same thing on the Element as well. Does that mean Honda is becoming an old-persons car? Just kidding.....
OK I'm a little worried I have a Nissan Versa 1.8 SL 6 speed with Technology Pakage. New car fresh from factory it had 22km on it... dealer took it to tint it. Odometer is now at 805km = 500.2 miles. 1st fill was dealers free tank so I have no clue how much was the top off but, my second fill was 47.868 liters or 12.64 us gal or 10.53 Imp Gallons on 402.6KM or 250.16 miles which = 20.1 USmpg or 24.14 Imp mpg. or = 11.88L/100km. Now my second fill was 47.962 liters or 12.67 us gal or 10.55 Imp Gallons on 380km or 236.12 miles which = 18.64 US mpg or 22.38 Imp mpg or 12.62L/100km!!! Now, I shift just before 3000 rpm's and if I use my defrost I shut off the A/C most of the time. I drive it easy for the break in period, not to rev above 4000 rpm's like the manual suggests. But holy cow it drinks like a truck!! Temperature is brutal in Winnipeg, Canada -40c or -40f, I warm the car up between two to five minutes and then drive to work. but I can't beleive how much gas it uses. ANY suggestions would be grateful. I read somewhere on this forum that they can adjust the computer on the car. I drive 60/40 city hwy aprox. Should I be patient with the break in period?? A far cry from the 30 US mpg avg's people are getting. I think I'm the worst one out there!!Thanks to anyone with answers.
Only picked up my 6-speed on Wednesday, but filled it upright afterwards to start to get an idea on mileage. Going on a bit of a trip this weekend so I filled up and calculated about 28.5 just running around on trips no longer than about 7-10 miles at a time. Most ofthe driving this weekend will be highway, so I'll be curious to see the results.
Where have you seen it posted or in any article that the Versa is a Economy Car ? Its not, just because its a Sub-Compact, doesn't mean its a Economy Car...
I keep saying this, the Versa is a new type of Sub-Compact car, one that is VERY roomy, and have options that aren't aviable on other cars yet. The ride and comfort do not say Economy car..
Options? It's dumb that dealers have Versas on their lots with Bluetooth and Inteligent Key with keyless ignition, but you can't buy one with ABS. Lack of ABS availability (even though listed as an option in the brochures) is something common in economy cars like Versa and Yaris.
Well to some people ABS isn't a deal breaker, its not for me. ABS is only to help STEER yourself out of an accient, not stop you faster. 90% of American use ABS the wrong way..
I Perfer to have bluetooth then ABS, since I use my phone for work, I dont have to have something in my ear or holding my phone to my ear...
Steering is important. Plus ABS will save you from ruining your tires with flat spots in an emergency stop. You can buy a car with ABS and without Bluetooth and then add Bluetooth aftermarket if you really want it. The reverse is not true. The fuel economy of the Versa is poor when it is difficult to even achieve even the minimal city rating even with mixed driving containing some highway driving.
I would agree - someone without a dog in the fight is just stirring the pot. I would prefer better mileage (although a recent tank was almost 31!) but we are happy with the vehicle overall. Long-term we are averaging 28 ish MPG.
This is not just for Versa owners. People who are car shopping want to see what can of mileage is realistic to expect before making purchases. There are plenty of Versa owners complaining about less than expected MPG and the Motorweek test adds to this.
Aftermarket bluetooth works fine. There are very simple systems that are rechargable and simply clip on to the sun visor
and have 10 hours of talk time and days of standby time.
all the way to hardwired systems that integrate with your car stereo system and can even wireless play the mp3s on your cell phone through your audio system like in this video:
My first fill ups on our new Versa have really surprised us...the MPG are awful! In looking for answers on all the Versa Forums, I must say that low MPG numbers are creating a LOT of nasty comments. First off, the EPA numbers are so out to lunch on this one, that no amount of fudging and fumbling with the numbers on the window are going to make it so. The Versa just doesn't do it, break in or not.
The EPA testing is a really bad joke anyway..a computer reads the exhaust out of the tail pipe of the car running in a building on a dynamometer, it does not check the actual mile per gal of gas used in this brief unreal-world test.
Read the fine print on the window sticker..."your mileage may vary" No kidding, I didn't buy my Versa to run on a dynomomter in a closed building hooked to a computer up its tailpipe, and neither did anyone else! Some Cars actually come close to the EPA numbers tho, but the Versa out on the open road, runs like the wind. Try to keep it down to 60 mph for a MPG test...good luck on that. the Versa is so serene on the road that 60 mph seems like you are standing still. So far I have tinkered with adding a magnetic oil drain plug on the first dump of oil, a chrome grill, tailpipe, and door handles. Still to come, gold pin striping, auto dimming, compass temp mirror, Vent Visors (a must for the big side windows and short Sunvisors), Fog Lights and sheepskin seatcovers.
Please use the 'Slideshow' feature when you view my Versa items below.
And there are plenty of people who own Versas pointing out their real-world mileage. My experience is that people fall into two camps: They accurately keep and report mileage They "tell" everyone what great mileage they get regardless of the truth
Honest people on every forum complain of their mileage. I went to the Fit forum and found the same thing. The EPA tests are unrealistic of real-world conditions and under revision. I take ANY report of MPG with a grain of salt - I have a co-worker who swears his 2005 V8 Dodge Durango gave him 26 MPG on his summer vacation. Based on this we can all save the planet driving Durangos. But somehow, I believe he doesn't keep up with MPG and saw his digital indicator hit 26 on some sort of roadway.
Though I agree with what you say, there seems to be a much higher issue of not getting near the EPA numbers with the Versa than either the Fit or Yaris.
Though it is early (2700 miles so far) with my Yaris Sedan with manual transmission, I have not recorded a single tank below 36.5 mpg. On just 2 about all highway tanks, I have gotten between 41 and 42.
It just seems the Versa folks seem ready to throw a party if they get a single tank that is above 30. To have similar results to what I have experienced with my Yaris, how many get 32 to 33 in mixed driving and get 34-38 on highway trips with the manual or CVT transmissions on the Versa?
I don't disagree - the Versa "seems" to get more reports of lower MPG. Obviously, some of it is how the vehilce is used and most of it is due to how one drives. We can get 31 with mixed use but it is rare. We haven't been on a sustained highway trip yet so I'm curious about that as well. I believe the Versa is a (bigger )heavier car?
We have never gotten more MPG than the EPA rating in ANY vehicle so maybe I'm jaded. What vehicles did you look at before purchasing the YAris?
I looked at the Versa, Mazda3, Corolla, Fit, and Civic. I have had good luck with Hondas, Nissans, Toyotas, and Mazdas getting in the EPA range with manual transmissions in the past. The automatic models (larger vehicles) that I have driven have not fared as well.
I liked a lot about the Civic and Fit, but the Civic was a little more than I wanted to pay. The Fit had a lot of utility advantages over the Yaris, but the Yaris was more available and had a seat height adjuster, dead pedal, and center armrest. The slightly better fuel economy and the fact that the Yaris was available at invoice pushed me toward it. If the Fit had the extra features and was actually readily available with a manual transmission in Sport trim, I probably would be driving a Fit. The Corolla's seating position was uncomfortable, did not have a audio auxillary input, and was just a little too boring for me.
The Versa is the largest, but the mileage reports turned me off pretty quickly. The looks reminded me too much of a junior version of the Nissan Quest (not that the Fit or Yaris are beauties), and there also was a lack of cars with ABS.
I liked the Mazda3, but the want of better fuel economy turned me away there also.
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Tony
I'm averaging 30MPG on 5 fill ups...three of which were during long mostly highway driving. Here are the results (I calculate based on the miles driven after fillup divided by gallons it takes to fill it up):
City, Highway, MPG
70% 30% 25.5
20% 80% 32.3
40% 60% 27.9
20% 80% 31.1
10% 90% 32.4
So, it's as expected from all the chatter of this forum...the 36 MPG of the EPA rating seems pretty tough to achieve...but even during my road trips, there were some stopped up traffic and a little city driving, so it doesn't reflect what a purely road trip w/ no AC, and keeping it under 70MPH would do...I bet going 60-65 on a major highway on a tank of gas would yield results very close to 36MPG...
Anyway, that's it...
Most people can achieve highway ratings on most cars on any long road trip without a huge amount of effort.
I see more people struggling to get near the EPA highway ratings with this Versa than any other car model I read about on this board.
Oh, and I did have it taken to the dealer ship and checked out where they plugged in a computer and since the car said everything was fine no other investigation could be done.
In theory I should get the same difference in millage on the Fit as I do on the Versa, being that the Driving conditions and driving habits would be the same.
I will post back ocassionally.
Btw, some one emntioned http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
I am the person that posted the lowest milage (TX). I will update soon for my more recent milage. I would strongly encourage everyone to use the site to record their milage, only with a larger sampling can a trend be found.
Since we already have a proven gas sipper in the Fit, the Versa can be our comfort vehicle of choice.
Oh, by the way, you wrote above that the Fit does not come with CVT. That is true here, but in Japan, 97% of the Fit is CVT. In fact, the JDM Fit was all CVT for over four years until 5MT was added to a sport trim. It's a good CVT - I personally wish we could have the same with the NA Fit.
Tony
As for my driving habits, I drive 75 to 80 on the highway (but with the CVT, you can go 80mph and still be at 2500 rpms) and because I drove a manual previous, I am used to releasing the gass pedal in advance of stops and coasting when possible (but the CVT controls your decent when going downhill automatically which is a mixed blessing). I refrain from "quick starts" whenever possible, and I try to not drag the rpms too high (gradual increases in speed).
The biggest differences in mpgs is going to be the style of transmission (with the 4 speed automatic suffering the most).
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But I'm averaging 31 combined, since most of my driving is 45 MPH and higher, I usally stay below 70.
I'm happy with the MPG
Tony :shades:
Is your car past the break in period? The head service guy was telling me that the gas mileage will improve after the break in period and again after the first service... My last vehicle got 25-28 mpg so I've got no complaints with this vehicle (but my first little subaru got 40 mpg so I know how that feels, and it is a good feeling).
-- cheers!
Tony
Tony
NOT
More accurate to say that they both have good & bad points, but the versa is not better by "far"
The ironic thing is that the Honda to compare it to for mpg is not the Fit, but the Accord.
Tony
My first long trip was from Phoenix to Amarillo which took me from an elevation of around 1000 feet to over 7000 feet. I was determined to get 400 miles or more on a single tank like the advertisement said. I did it, but I must confess, out on Route 40 near Windslow AZ, is not the place to take it to the limit. The orange low fuel indicator was on for about 40 miles and I think I drifted drove into the station on fumes. It actually took 13.2 gals to fill it up. Whew!
Bottom line, I love the car. I'm working in San Jose California, and am not getting the mileage, I did on that trip. I've driven and worked all around the USA as a communications contractor.
Here are some other factors to consider when computing your mileage.
1. The temperature: When it's cold out the air is denser thus the wind resistance is greater. result..lower mileage in winter than summer. Not only the temperature, the humidity makes a difference as well.
2. The Wind direction: Whether you're driving from east to west or west to east. The prevailing winds are from west to east, so you will get better mileage driving east than west.
3. Your geographic location: The oil companies actually change the formula for gasoline sold in different parts of the country depending on the state, the elevation, the climate, etc.
I remember an automobile manufacture was quoting a MPH on a vehicle when it was discovered by more investigation they drove the car from Pikes Peak which is 7000 feet to LA which is 10 feet elevation. Yeah right! That's average.
Interesting point on the Fit's demographics. They found the same thing on the Element as well. Does that mean Honda is becoming an old-persons car? Just kidding.....
Tony
It was horrible I say, 4 feet of sunshine to shovel to get my car out of the garage...
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/longterm/versa07.shtml
They can keep on "expecting," but based on what people are posting here, not likely to go much higher.
Sad for an economy car of this type.
I keep saying this, the Versa is a new type of Sub-Compact car, one that is VERY roomy, and have options that aren't aviable on other cars yet. The ride and comfort do not say Economy car..
Tony
It's dumb that dealers have Versas on their lots with Bluetooth and Inteligent Key with keyless ignition, but you can't buy one with ABS.
Lack of ABS availability (even though listed as an option in the brochures) is something common in economy cars like Versa and Yaris.
I Perfer to have bluetooth then ABS, since I use my phone for work, I dont have to have something in my ear or holding my phone to my ear...
To each thier own...
Tony
You can buy a car with ABS and without Bluetooth and then add Bluetooth aftermarket if you really want it. The reverse is not true.
The fuel economy of the Versa is poor when it is difficult to even achieve even the minimal city rating even with mixed driving containing some highway driving.
Aftermarket Bluetooth is just as good as those aftermarket sunroofs that leak... Not worth much..
Tony
There are plenty of Versa owners complaining about less than expected MPG and the Motorweek test adds to this.
Aftermarket bluetooth works fine. There are very simple systems that are rechargable and simply clip on to the sun visor
and have 10 hours of talk time and days of standby time.
Here is a video: http://portal.vpod.tv/parrot/30540/videoPlayer/fs/autoPlay/7
all the way to hardwired systems that integrate with your car stereo system and can even wireless play the mp3s on your cell phone through your audio system like in this video:
http://portal.vpod.tv/parrot/28114/videoPlayer/fs/autoPlay/0
In looking for answers on all the Versa Forums, I must say that low MPG numbers are creating a LOT of nasty comments.
First off, the EPA numbers are so out to lunch on this one, that no amount of fudging and fumbling with the numbers on the window are going to make it so.
The Versa just doesn't do it, break in or not.
The EPA testing is a really bad joke anyway..a computer reads the exhaust out of the tail pipe of the car running in a building on a dynamometer, it does not check the actual mile per gal of gas used in this brief unreal-world test.
Read the fine print on the window sticker..."your mileage may vary" No kidding, I didn't buy my Versa to run on a dynomomter in a closed building hooked to a computer up its tailpipe, and neither did anyone else! Some Cars actually come close to the EPA numbers tho, but the Versa out on the open road, runs like the wind. Try to keep it down to 60 mph for a MPG test...good luck on that. the Versa is so serene on the road that 60 mph seems like you are standing still.
So far I have tinkered with adding a magnetic oil drain plug on the first dump of oil, a chrome grill, tailpipe, and door handles.
Still to come, gold pin striping, auto dimming, compass temp mirror, Vent Visors (a must for the big side windows and short Sunvisors), Fog Lights and sheepskin seatcovers.
Please use the 'Slideshow' feature when you view my Versa items below.
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Niels
The Versa is not a economy car, I don't mind the 28-30 MPG to me the Versa is light years ahead of any car in its class..
Tony
They accurately keep and report mileage
They "tell" everyone what great mileage they get regardless of the truth
Honest people on every forum complain of their mileage. I went to the Fit forum and found the same thing. The EPA tests are unrealistic of real-world conditions and under revision. I take ANY report of MPG with a grain of salt - I have a co-worker who swears his 2005 V8 Dodge Durango gave him 26 MPG on his summer vacation. Based on this we can all save the planet driving Durangos. But somehow, I believe he doesn't keep up with MPG and saw his digital indicator hit 26 on some sort of roadway.
Though it is early (2700 miles so far) with my Yaris Sedan with manual transmission, I have not recorded a single tank below 36.5 mpg. On just 2 about all highway tanks, I have gotten between 41 and 42.
It just seems the Versa folks seem ready to throw a party if they get a single tank that is above 30. To have similar results to what I have experienced with my Yaris, how many get 32 to 33 in mixed driving and get 34-38 on highway trips with the manual or CVT transmissions on the Versa?
We have never gotten more MPG than the EPA rating in ANY vehicle so maybe I'm jaded. What vehicles did you look at before purchasing the YAris?
I liked a lot about the Civic and Fit, but the Civic was a little more than I wanted to pay. The Fit had a lot of utility advantages over the Yaris, but the Yaris was more available and had a seat height adjuster, dead pedal, and center armrest. The slightly better fuel economy and the fact that the Yaris was available at invoice pushed me toward it. If the Fit had the extra features and was actually readily available with a manual transmission in Sport trim, I probably would be driving a Fit. The Corolla's seating position was uncomfortable, did not have a audio auxillary input, and was just a little too boring for me.
The Versa is the largest, but the mileage reports turned me off pretty quickly. The looks reminded me too much of a junior version of the Nissan Quest (not that the Fit or Yaris are beauties), and there also was a lack of cars with ABS.
I liked the Mazda3, but the want of better fuel economy turned me away there also.