Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Nissan Versa
Overview | |
MSRP$29,880 | MSRP$15,980 |
Average price$19,009 | Average price$13,036 |
Listings3561 | Listings9305 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWith its updated engine, revised suspension, and tech-forward interior, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s legendary GTI looks ready to do battle with the Hyundai Veloster N as well as the upcoming Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. With regards to performance, the new GTI leaves almost nothing to be desired. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3113 lbs | Curb Weight2599 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height57.3 in |
Length168.8 in | Length177.0 in |
Width70.4 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload862 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,880 | $15,980 |
Average price | $19,009 | $13,036 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | With its updated engine, revised suspension, and tech-forward interior, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s legendary GTI looks ready to do battle with the Hyundai Veloster N as well as the upcoming Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. With regards to performance, the new GTI leaves almost nothing to be desired. | 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 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3113 lbs | 2599 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 862 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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