Ford Fiesta vs Nissan Versa
Overview | |
Years produced2007-Present | Years produced1976-2019 |
MSRP$15,980 | MSRP$14,455 |
Listings9486 | Listings1323 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2015 Ford Fiesta is just a year into a styling nip and tuck that gave the compact hatchback and sedan a trapezoidal grille and revised rear fascia, plus the arrival of an EcoBoost model. The Fiesta came to the U.S. for 2010, plucked from the global Ford lineup. The swept-back headlamps and cleanly creased bodysides are finally starting to fit in with the rest of the U.S. Ford lineup as other models get restyled with a new worldwide focus. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 120 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower120 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City32 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 120 hp I4 |
Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque112 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower120 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City32 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall2 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.7 cu ft | Cargo Space12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2599 lbs | Curb Weight2578 lbs |
Height57.3 in | Height58.0 in |
Length177.0 in | Length173.5 in |
Width68.5 in | Width67.8 in |
Wheelbase103.1 in | Wheelbase98.0 in |
Maximum Payload862 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-Present | 1976-2019 |
MSRP | $15,980 | $14,455 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 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. | The 2015 Ford Fiesta is just a year into a styling nip and tuck that gave the compact hatchback and sedan a trapezoidal grille and revised rear fascia, plus the arrival of an EcoBoost model. The Fiesta came to the U.S. for 2010, plucked from the global Ford lineup. The swept-back headlamps and cleanly creased bodysides are finally starting to fit in with the rest of the U.S. Ford lineup as other models get restyled with a new worldwide focus. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 1.6L 120 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 120 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 32 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 1.6L 120 hp I4 |
Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 112 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 120 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 32 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 2 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.7 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2599 lbs | 2578 lbs |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.0 in |
Length | 177.0 in | 173.5 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 67.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 862 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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