Honda Civic vs Nissan Versa Note
Overview | |
Years produced1973-Present | Years produced2014-2019 |
MSRP$24,695 | MSRP$14,180 |
Listings9464 | Listings517 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryIt’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
Reviews SummaryWith nearly 10,000 Versas sold in the U.S. every month for the past half-decade, you’ve likely seen a few on the road. More likely, you’ve passed them. In order to infuse some hatchback heat into the brand, Nissan took its very successful Note from Asian markets and added the Versa name for U.S. shores. For 2015 it offers two new trims, the SR and SL, which add some sport pretensions and tech chops to the compact crossover. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2875 lbs | Curb Weight2414 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height60.5 in |
Length184.8 in | Length163.0 in |
Width70.9 in | Width66.7 in |
Wheelbase107.7 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1973-Present | 2014-2019 |
MSRP | $24,695 | $14,180 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 5.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | It’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | With nearly 10,000 Versas sold in the U.S. every month for the past half-decade, you’ve likely seen a few on the road. More likely, you’ve passed them. In order to infuse some hatchback heat into the brand, Nissan took its very successful Note from Asian markets and added the Versa name for U.S. shores. For 2015 it offers two new trims, the SR and SL, which add some sport pretensions and tech chops to the compact crossover. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 109 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 150 hp I4 | 1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2875 lbs | 2414 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 60.5 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 163.0 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in |
Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 102.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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