13 Cars Similar to Nissan Versa (2025) – full specs, 4 calculators & in‑depth FAQ
🇺🇸 US market · 2025 models · Price · MPG · Cargo · Interactive tools
2 Master comparison: Versa vs. 13 competitors
| Model | 2025 MSRP | MPG (comb) | Horsepower | Cargo (ft³) | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa S | $17,255 | 36 | 122 | 15.0 | 9.4s |
| Hyundai Accent SE | $16,995 | 37 | 120 | 13.7 | 9.6s |
| Kia Rio LX | $17,090 | 37 | 120 | 13.7 | 9.6s |
| Mitsubishi Mirage ES | $17,150 | 39 | 78 | 17.1 (hatch) | 11.7s |
| Toyota Corolla LE | $22,175 | 35 | 169 | 13.1 | 8.3s |
| Honda Civic LX | $24,250 | 35 | 158 | 14.8 | 8.2s |
| Volkswagen Jetta S | $22,095 | 34 | 158 | 14.1 | 7.8s |
| Mazda3 2.5 S | $23,550 | 32 | 191 | 13.2 | 7.0s |
| Subaru Impreza base | $23,700 | 30 | 152 | 12.3 | 8.9s |
| Nissan Sentra S | $20,730 | 33 | 149 | 14.3 | 8.6s |
| Hyundai Elantra SE | $21,625 | 35 | 147 | 14.2 | 8.4s |
| Kia Forte FE | $20,915 | 34 | 147 | 15.3 | 8.5s |
| Chevrolet Cruze LS | ~$21,200* | 33 | 153 | 13.9 | 8.7s |
| Ford Focus SE | ~$22,800* | 34 | 160 | 13.2 | 8.0s |
* estimated (discontinued but widely available used) · best MPG highlighted
3 Four interactive ownership calculators
3.1 ⛽ Fuel cost analyzer (annual)
3.2 💰 Monthly payment estimator
3.3 📈 5-year total cost (fuel + loan)
*includes fuel + total loan payments (principal+interest), excludes insurance/maintenance.
3.4 🔁 Lease vs. buy quick check
4 In-depth: 13 Versa alternatives
Best value: 37 mpg, 120 hp, 10yr/100k warranty. Trunk 13.7 cu‑ft. Easy to park, great city car. Drawback: basic interior.
Virtually identical to Accent but with Kia’s 10‑year warranty and slightly different styling. UVO link, 37 mpg.
Highest MPG (39), hatch utility (17.1 cu‑ft). Only 78 hp – very slow but cheap to insure. 5yr/60k warranty.
Reliability king, 169 hp, 35 mpg. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard. Excellent resale, slightly more expensive.
Polished ride, 158 hp, 35 mpg. Huge aftermarket, upscale cabin. Best all-rounder if budget allows.
Spacious rear legroom, 158 hp, 34 mpg. Torquey turbo (184 lb‑ft). German feel, long highway cruiser.
191 hp, premium interior, 32 mpg. Best handling, driver-focused. Tight back seat.
Only AWD sedan, 152 hp, 30 mpg. Standard EyeSight, excellent resale. For snow belt essential.
Bigger Versa: 149 hp, 33 mpg. More rear legroom, nicer interior, same brand familiarity.
Stylish, 147 hp, 35 mpg. Long list of safety, hybrid available. One step up from Accent.
147 hp, 34 mpg, 15.3 cu‑ft trunk. Sporty GT‑line option, good warranty, often underrated.
Discontinued but plentiful. Quiet ride, 153 hp, 33 mpg. Diesel version gets 48 mpg highway.
Sharp handling, 160 hp, 34 mpg. Avoid Powershift auto (pre‑2016), manual is golden.
5 Frequently asked questions (US market 2025)
No, Nissan confirmed Versa for 2025 and beyond. It remains the most affordable Nissan sedan.
Hyundai Accent or Mitsubishi Mirage – both often slightly undercut Versa MSRP.
Only Subaru Impreza among compact sedans. Toyota Corolla hatch AWD, but sedan is FWD.
Mirage (39), Accent/Rio (37), Versa (36). Corolla hybrid (50+) costs more.
Mirage hatch (17.1), Kia Forte (15.3), Versa (15.0). Sentra/Civic ~14.8.
Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Mazda3 (SkyActiv). All have great long-term reviews.
Mazda3 (191 hp, 7.0s 0‑60), VW Jetta (7.8s), Civic (8.2s).
VW Jetta (huge rear legroom), Civic, Sentra. Mirage is tight.
