Nissan Versa vs Nissan Versa Note
Overview | |
Years produced2007-Present | Years produced2014-2019 |
MSRP$15,980 | MSRP$14,180 |
Average price$12,345 | Average price$7,751 |
Listings9294 | Listings538 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.5 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 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 | |
Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City32 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City32 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.7 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2599 lbs | Curb Weight2414 lbs |
Height57.3 in | Height60.5 in |
Length177.0 in | Length163.0 in |
Width68.5 in | Width66.7 in |
Wheelbase103.1 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Maximum Payload862 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-Present | 2014-2019 |
MSRP | $15,980 | $14,180 |
Average price | $12,345 | $7,751 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 5.5 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. | 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 122 hp I4 | 1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 32 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 32 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.7 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2599 lbs | 2414 lbs |
Height | 57.3 in | 60.5 in |
Length | 177.0 in | 163.0 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 66.7 in |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 102.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 862 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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