2019 MINI Cooper vs 2020 Nissan Versa
Overview | |
MSRP$21,900 | MSRP$14,830 |
Average price$19,707 | Average price$14,590 |
Listings243 | Listings431 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2019 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryWhen we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. | |
2020 Nissan Versa Reviews SummaryWhen you're on a tight budget and need to replace a car, you often face a tough choice: Do you buy a new small car or something that’s pre-owned but has more space? For many years, if you were in the market for a new car, few came as cheaply as the Nissan Versa. Not only was it marketed as the least-expensive car in the United States, but it also had a plucky, underdog appeal to it. However, the charm of the Versa started to wear off as its shortcomings became more apparent. If you look at the “cheap” end of the market, you'll find some pretty unlovable cars, like the Mitsubishi Mirage and Chevrolet Spark. But there are also some bright spots. The Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent are both competent cars in their own ways, and the Honda Fit has always been a serious player. With the Fit, you never felt like you were seriously compromising to meet your budget. It seems as though Nissan has caught on to the realization that racing to the bottom works for only so long. Buyers have certainly caught on to the notion that you can have a small car that’s actually kind of good (See: Fit). In response, Nissan has rolled out the all-new 2020 Versa. It’s no longer the cheapest car in America, and in fact, it costs a couple of thousand dollars more than last year's version. But does that mean it’s more car, too? Read on to find out. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2625 lbs | Curb Weight2599 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.3 in |
Length151.1 in | Length177.0 in |
Width76.1 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload680 lbs | Maximum Payload862 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,900 | $14,830 |
Average price | $19,707 | $14,590 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. | When you're on a tight budget and need to replace a car, you often face a tough choice: Do you buy a new small car or something that’s pre-owned but has more space? For many years, if you were in the market for a new car, few came as cheaply as the Nissan Versa. Not only was it marketed as the least-expensive car in the United States, but it also had a plucky, underdog appeal to it. However, the charm of the Versa started to wear off as its shortcomings became more apparent. If you look at the “cheap” end of the market, you'll find some pretty unlovable cars, like the Mitsubishi Mirage and Chevrolet Spark. But there are also some bright spots. The Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent are both competent cars in their own ways, and the Honda Fit has always been a serious player. With the Fit, you never felt like you were seriously compromising to meet your budget. It seems as though Nissan has caught on to the realization that racing to the bottom works for only so long. Buyers have certainly caught on to the notion that you can have a small car that’s actually kind of good (See: Fit). In response, Nissan has rolled out the all-new 2020 Versa. It’s no longer the cheapest car in America, and in fact, it costs a couple of thousand dollars more than last year's version. But does that mean it’s more car, too? Read on to find out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2625 lbs | 2599 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 680 lbs | 862 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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