Toyota Prius vs Nissan Versa
Overview | |
MSRP$27,450 | MSRP$15,980 |
Average price$24,009 | Average price$15,906 |
Listings174 | Listings265 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAfter decades of being the frumpy leader of the fuel-efficiency movement, the Prius emerges as one of the better-looking new cars to hit the market recently. This fifth-generation revelation in looks is then backed up by a huge jump in power without sacrificing any of the fuel-sipping ways of the earlier model. Add in impressive standard safety features and a reasonable suite of interior tech and comfort goodies, and you have a formidable hatchback that just now happens to be a hybrid. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s getting hard to find a basic subcompact sedan, but Nissan is keeping the faith. The Nissan Versa returned to the Canadian line-up in the 2021 model year after a six-year hiatus, slotting below the Sentra in the lineup. The most recent redesign was just a year earlier, for the 2020 model year. For 2023, the Versa gets a handful of updates, including freshened styling and more available tech features. 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, the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Fit, the Hyundai Accent, and the Toyota Yaris are no longer sold in North America. That leaves the Kia Rio and the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback as the Versa’s main competitors, and the Rio is on its way out of Canada for 2024 as well. 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 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.8 cu ft | Cargo Space14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3097 lbs | Curb Weight2599 lbs |
Height55.9 in | Height57.3 in |
Length181.1 in | Length177.0 in |
Width70.2 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload862 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,450 | $15,980 |
Average price | $24,009 | $15,906 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | After decades of being the frumpy leader of the fuel-efficiency movement, the Prius emerges as one of the better-looking new cars to hit the market recently. This fifth-generation revelation in looks is then backed up by a huge jump in power without sacrificing any of the fuel-sipping ways of the earlier model. Add in impressive standard safety features and a reasonable suite of interior tech and comfort goodies, and you have a formidable hatchback that just now happens to be a hybrid. | It’s getting hard to find a basic subcompact sedan, but Nissan is keeping the faith. The Nissan Versa returned to the Canadian line-up in the 2021 model year after a six-year hiatus, slotting below the Sentra in the lineup. The most recent redesign was just a year earlier, for the 2020 model year. For 2023, the Versa gets a handful of updates, including freshened styling and more available tech features. 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, the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Fit, the Hyundai Accent, and the Toyota Yaris are no longer sold in North America. That leaves the Kia Rio and the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback as the Versa’s main competitors, and the Rio is on its way out of Canada for 2024 as well. 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 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.8 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3097 lbs | 2599 lbs |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 862 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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