2025 Nissan Versa vs 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

Live comparisonUpdated April 2026

VersavsMalibu

Price
−$11,200
Efficiency
Tied
Cargo
+27 L
Rows won
2–1

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Nissan VersaChevrolet Malibu

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Entry price$11,200 lower

Versa

$20,298

Versa

Malibu

$31,498

Malibu

Average trim price$11,200 lower

Versa

$20,298

1 tracked trims

Malibu

$31,498

1 tracked trims

Metric	Nissan Versa	Chevrolet Malibu	Edge
Entry priceLower wins Where the comparison starts if you want the cheapest acceptable version first.	$20,298 Versa	$31,498 Malibu	$11,200 lower
Average trim priceLower wins Helpful when you care more about the whole ladder than the cheapest trim.	$20,298 1 tracked trims	$31,498 1 tracked trims	$11,200 lower
Best efficiencyLower wins We compare fuel economy, EV consumption, or EV range when both ladders publish the same kind of efficiency figure.	7.7 L/100 km Versa	7.7 L/100 km Malibu	=Tied
Cargo roomHigher wins Useful when strollers, travel bags, or dog crates are part of the actual decision.	418 L Best published cargo figure	445 L Best published cargo figure	27 L more
Tow ratingHigher wins Not every buyer cares, but the gap matters immediately if bikes, small trailers, or boats do.	— Not published	— Not published	No data
Mid-trim valueHigher wins This is the part of the ladder most buyers actually end up cross-shopping.	0 features Core coverage still thin	0 features Core coverage still thin	Thin data
Premium ceilingHigher wins This is the top-end equipment story once you stop caring about the base trim.	0 features Core coverage still thin	0 features Core coverage still thin	Thin data

Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 4 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Versa, versus Top Safety Pick · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Chevrolet Malibu.

Reasons to pick Nissan Versa

1you want the lower price of entry: Versa starts at $20,298.
2you prefer the subcompact sedan with the clearer 1-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.

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The cheapest acceptable version on each side.

Nissan Versa$20,298

Versa

7.7 L/100 km efficiency0 features

Chevrolet Malibu$31,498

Malibu

7.7 L/100 km efficiency0 features

Side	Trim	MSRP	Efficiency	Features
Nissan Versa	Versa	$20,298	7.7 L/100 km	0
Chevrolet Malibu	Malibu	$31,498	7.7 L/100 km	0