MINI Cooper vs Nissan Versa
Overview | |
MSRP$27,400 | MSRP$15,980 |
Average price$16,848 | Average price$13,036 |
Listings4888 | Listings9357 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryYou either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colors. We tested a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | |
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 | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight2599 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.3 in |
Length152.2 in | Length177.0 in |
Width75.9 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload694 lbs | Maximum Payload862 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,400 | $15,980 |
Average price | $16,848 | $13,036 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | You either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colors. We tested a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | 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 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 2599 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 152.2 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 694 lbs | 862 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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