There is no V6 Nissan Versa Note S. Introduced in 2013 and discontinued in 2019, every Nissan Versa Note is equipped with a 109-horsepower 1.6-liter inline-four-cylinder engine.
The Nissan Versa Note S is the standard, entry-level trim. Its four-cylinder engine, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), was built to save gas. The Versa Note’s extra compact hatchback design would not benefit from a beefy V6 engine.
While many car models offer upgraded versions with more powerful engines, you’d rarely find a V6 in the Nissan Versa Note’s price range and class. In fact, finding a V6 in a hatchback at all is extremely uncommon.
A V6 engine is not always better, anyway. “V6” refers to the way some engines with six cylinders are designed—the cylinders are arranged in V formations. Engines with more cylinders consume more gas on a single engine stroke, allowing them to produce more horsepower. They are also heavier, though, which further reduces their fuel economy.
Popular alternatives to the Nissan Versa Note S with a V6
If you’re looking for a small car with a V6 engine, you’re looking in the wrong place with the Nissan Versa Note S. V6 engines are more commonly available as upgrades for midsize sedans, although there are a few compact sedans that have them.
You’re more likely to find a smaller vehicle with a six-cylinder engine in the world of luxury sedans. Here are a few examples of current vehicle models that are small but have a muscly V6 engine: