2023 Nissan Altima vs 2023 Nissan Versa
Overview | |
MSRP$25,630 | MSRP$15,980 |
Average price$24,359 | Average price$18,421 |
Listings3505 | Listings285 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2023 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | |
2023 Nissan Versa Reviews SummaryIt’s getting hard to find a basic subcompact sedan, but Nissan is keeping the faith. The Nissan Versa was introduced for the 2007 model year as the automaker’s entry-level model, slotting below the Sentra in the lineup. It was last redesigned for the 2020 model year, and for 2023 it gets a handful of updates, including freshened styling, more available tech features, and a new S Plus Package for the Versa’s base trim level. In addition to the Versa S, the lineup includes SV and SR models; we tested the latter for this review. Since the Versa has been on sale, the ranks of subcompact cars have thinned considerably. The Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, and Toyota Yaris are no longer sold in the United States. That leaves the Kia Rio and Mitsubishi Mirage G4 as the Versa’s main competitors. But, as is always the case in this market segment, shoppers must also consider whether to buy a new car like the Versa or a potentially better equipped used car for similar money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight2599 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height57.3 in |
Length192.9 in | Length177.0 in |
Width72.9 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload1084 lbs | Maximum Payload862 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,630 | $15,980 |
Average price | $24,359 | $18,421 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | It’s getting hard to find a basic subcompact sedan, but Nissan is keeping the faith. The Nissan Versa was introduced for the 2007 model year as the automaker’s entry-level model, slotting below the Sentra in the lineup. It was last redesigned for the 2020 model year, and for 2023 it gets a handful of updates, including freshened styling, more available tech features, and a new S Plus Package for the Versa’s base trim level. In addition to the Versa S, the lineup includes SV and SR models; we tested the latter for this review. Since the Versa has been on sale, the ranks of subcompact cars have thinned considerably. The Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, and Toyota Yaris are no longer sold in the United States. That leaves the Kia Rio and Mitsubishi Mirage G4 as the Versa’s main competitors. But, as is always the case in this market segment, shoppers must also consider whether to buy a new car like the Versa or a potentially better equipped used car for similar money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 2599 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | 862 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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