Versa starts $13,201 lower. Versa wins efficiency by 0.7 L/100 km. Escape gives you 1,305 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$20,298
Versa
$33,499
Active®
$20,298
1 tracked trims
$39,879
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Ford Escape | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $33,499 Active® | $13,201 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $39,879 5 tracked trims | $19,581 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 8.4 L/100 km Active® | 0.7 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 1,723 L Best published cargo figure | 1,305 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 680 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Ford reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature ST-Line Select at $40,599 | Only Ford full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 3 features Active® at $33,499 | Only Ford full |
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 Ford Escape.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
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Doesn’t reach it
$38,099
ST-Line
Remote Start System
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$33,499
Active®
Ford highlights: 1.5L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology; Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive; Intelligent Access with push-button start; SYNC 4 with 8" centre display; Ford Co-Pilot360 , including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ); Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
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Doesn’t reach it
$44,349
ST-Line Elite
Ford highlights: All Escape ST-Line Select model standard features; Adaptive Cruise Control; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included); Wireless charging pad; 19" Ebony-painted machined-face aluminum wheels
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
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Doesn’t reach it
$42,849
Platinum™
Wireless charging pad
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Ford Escape | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Escape reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $38,099 ST-Line Remote Start System | Right only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Ford Escape | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Escape reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $33,499 Active® Ford highlights: 1.5L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology; Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive; Intelligent Access with push-button start; SYNC 4 with 8" centre display; Ford Co-Pilot360 , including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ); Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility | Right only |
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Escape reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $44,349 ST-Line Elite Ford highlights: All Escape ST-Line Select model standard features; Adaptive Cruise Control; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included); Wireless charging pad; 19" Ebony-painted machined-face aluminum wheels | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Ford Escape | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Escape reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $42,849 Platinum™ Wireless charging pad | Right only |
Reasons to pick Nissan Versa
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Versa
Active®
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Ford Escape | Active® | $33,499 | 8.4 L/100 km | 3 |
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