The Toyota Verso is a compact multi-purpose vehicle produced from 2007 to 2018 across two generations (R1 and R2) with multiple petrol and diesel engine options. Using the correct oil capacity, viscosity, and type is essential for maintaining engine performance and longevity. This guide lists all model years with full oil specifications and maintenance recommendations.
Production of the Toyota Verso began in 2007 as the successor to the Corolla Verso, continuing through 2018 with various engine configurations ranging from 1.3L to 2.2L displacement. The model offered both petrol engines with Valvematic technology and diesel engines with D-4D direct injection systems.
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2018 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x, BOSCH F026407124, RIDEX 7O0089 |
The 2018 Toyota Verso uses a 1.6L Valvematic petrol engine that requires 4.5 quarts of full synthetic oil. Using SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil provides optimal protection and fuel efficiency under normal driving conditions.
2017 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) / 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 1.6L D-4D I4 (1WW) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 5.5 qt (5.2 L) diesel |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 5.2 qt (4.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2017 Toyota Verso requires full synthetic 5W-30 oil with capacities varying by engine type. The 1.6L diesel engine introduced in 2014 uses 5.2 liters of oil and features a 20,000 km service interval.
2016 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) / 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 1.6L D-4D I4 (1WW) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 5.5 qt (5.2 L) diesel |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 5.2 qt (4.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2016 Toyota Verso with petrol engines requires 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 full synthetic oil. The diesel variant holds 5.5 quarts and uses ACEA C3 specification oil for emission system protection.
2015 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 2.0L D-4D I4 (1AD-FTV) / 2.2L D-4D I4 (2AD-FHV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.7 qt (6.3 L) 2.0D / 6.6 qt (6.3 L) 2.2D |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2015 Toyota Verso 1.8L petrol engine takes 4.5 quarts of synthetic 5W-30 oil. Diesel variants require significantly more oil capacity ranging from 6.3 to 6.7 quarts depending on engine size.
2014 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) / 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 1.6L D-4D I4 (1WW) / 2.0L D-4D I4 (1AD-FTV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 5.5 qt (5.2 L) 1.6D / 6.7 qt (6.3 L) 2.0D |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 5.2 qt (4.9 L) 1.6D / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) 2.0D |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2014 Toyota Verso introduced the BMW-sourced 1.6 D-4D diesel engine with 5.2 liters oil capacity. Petrol engines continue to use 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 synthetic oil for optimal engine protection.
2013 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) / 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 2.0L D-4D I4 (1AD-FTV) / 2.2L D-4D I4 (2AD-FHV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.7 qt (6.3 L) 2.0D / 6.6 qt (6.3 L) 2.2D |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2013 Toyota Verso requires 4.5 quarts of full synthetic 5W-30 oil for petrol engines. The 2.0L and 2.2L diesel engines hold approximately 6.7 quarts with filter replacement.
2012 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) / 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 2.0L D-4D I4 (1AD-FTV) / 2.2L D-4D I4 (2AD-FHV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.7 qt (6.3 L) 2.0D / 6.6 qt (6.3 L) 2.2D |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2012 Toyota Verso petrol variants take 4.5 quarts of synthetic 5W-30 engine oil. Diesel models require between 6.3 and 6.7 quarts depending on the specific D-4D engine installed.
2011 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) / 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 2.0L D-4D I4 (1AD-FTV) / 2.2L D-4D I4 (2AD-FHV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.7 qt (6.3 L) 2.0D / 6.6 qt (6.3 L) 2.2D |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2011 Toyota Verso uses 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 full synthetic oil for petrol engines. All diesel engines in this model year require full synthetic oil with mid-SAPS formulation for DPF protection.
2010 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) / 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 2.0L D-4D I4 (1AD-FTV) / 2.2L D-4D I4 (2AD-FHV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.7 qt (6.3 L) 2.0D / 6.6 qt (6.3 L) 2.2D |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2010 Toyota Verso requires 4.5 quarts of synthetic 5W-30 oil for both 1.6L and 1.8L petrol engines. The 2.0L diesel engine holds 6.7 quarts with filter replacement.
2009 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L Valvematic I4 (1ZR-FAE) / 1.8L Valvematic I4 (2ZR-FAE) / 2.0L D-4D I4 (1AD-FTV) / 2.2L D-4D I4 (2AD-FHV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.5 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.7 qt (6.3 L) 2.0D / 6.6 qt (6.3 L) 2.2D |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2009 Toyota Verso marked the beginning of the second generation with new Valvematic petrol engines requiring 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 synthetic oil. This model year introduced improved fuel economy specifications.
2008 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L VVT-i I4 (3ZZ-FE) / 1.8L VVT-i I4 (1ZZ-FE) / 2.2L D-4D I4 (2AD-FTV/2AD-FHV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.6 qt (4.4 L) petrol / 6.6 qt (6.3 L) diesel |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2008 Toyota Verso uses first-generation engines requiring 4.6 quarts of synthetic oil for petrol variants. The 2.2L diesel engine holds 6.6 quarts with oil filter replacement.
2007 Toyota Verso Engine Oil Capacity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L VVT-i I4 (3ZZ-FE) / 1.8L VVT-i I4 (1ZZ-FE) / 2.2L D-4D I4 (2AD-FTV/2AD-FHV) |
| Oil Capacity (with Filter) | 4.6 qt (4.4 L) petrol / 6.6 qt (6.3 L) diesel |
| Oil Capacity (without Filter) | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) petrol / 6.2 qt (5.9 L) diesel |
| Recommended Oil Type | Full Synthetic |
| Viscosity | SAE 5W-30 |
| Oil Change Interval | Every 15,000 km or 12 months |
| Oil Drain Plug Torque | 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) |
| Recommended Filters | MANN-FILTER HU712/10x (petrol), MANN-FILTER HU8007z (diesel) |
The 2007 Toyota Verso launched with 1.6L and 1.8L petrol engines requiring 4.6 quarts of 5W-30 synthetic oil. The 2.2L diesel variant holds 6.6 quarts and requires ACEA C3 specification oil.
Oil Maintenance and Service Tips
Regular oil changes are critical for Toyota Verso engine longevity and performance. Always check the oil level before each service and inspect for contamination or metal particles. Use a 14mm socket to remove the drain plug and torque it to 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) during reinstallation.
Replace the oil filter with every oil change using quality filter inserts from manufacturers like MANN-FILTER, BOSCH, or RIDEX. Full synthetic 5W-30 oil meeting API SL/SN or ILSAC specifications provides optimal protection. For diesel engines, use ACEA C3 low-SAPS oil to protect diesel particulate filters.
The standard oil change interval is 15,000 km or 12 months under normal driving conditions. Severe driving conditions such as frequent short trips, dusty environments, or towing require more frequent service at 7,500 km intervals. Always dispose of used oil properly at designated recycling centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of oil does a Toyota Verso use?
The Toyota Verso uses full synthetic 5W-30 engine oil meeting API SN or ILSAC GF-5 specifications for petrol engines. Diesel engines require ACEA C3 low-SAPS synthetic oil to protect emission control systems.
How much oil does a Toyota Verso take?
The Toyota Verso takes between 4.5 and 6.7 quarts depending on the engine. Petrol engines hold 4.5 quarts (4.2 liters) with filter, while diesel engines range from 5.5 to 6.7 quarts.
What is the recommended oil type for a Toyota Verso?
Toyota recommends full synthetic 5W-30 oil for all Verso engines. Alternative viscosity grades like 0W-30 are acceptable in extremely cold climates.
What is the oil change interval for a Toyota Verso?
The recommended oil change interval is 15,000 km or 12 months for normal driving conditions. Severe driving conditions require service every 7,500 km.
Can I use 5W-40 oil in a Toyota Verso?
While 5W-30 is the manufacturer-specified viscosity, 5W-40 may be used in high-temperature climates. Always consult the owner’s manual before using alternative viscosity grades.
What is the oil drain plug torque for a Toyota Verso?
The oil drain plug should be torqued to 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) using a 14mm socket. Over-tightening can damage the oil pan threads.
Conclusion
The Toyota Verso requires between 4.5 and 6.7 quarts of full synthetic 5W-30 engine oil depending on the engine configuration. Petrol engines use 4.5 quarts while diesel variants require up to 6.7 quarts for proper lubrication. Always use manufacturer-approved oil meeting API SN or ACEA C3 specifications for optimal engine protection.
Following the recommended 15,000 km service interval and using quality synthetic oil ensures reliable performance throughout the vehicle’s lifespan. Proper oil maintenance protects internal engine components and maintains fuel efficiency..
