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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2025 Nissan Versa vs 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsCivic Hatchback
- Price−$11,902
- Efficiency2.7 L/100 km
- Cargo+275.8 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $11,902 lower. Civic Hatchback wins efficiency by 2.7 L/100 km. Civic Hatchback gives you 275.8 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Nissan VersaHonda Civic Hatchback
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$11,902 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Civic Hatchback
$32,200
Sport
Average trim price$15,602 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Civic Hatchback
$35,900
3 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Honda Civic Hatchback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $32,200 Sport | $11,902 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $35,900 3 tracked trims | $15,602 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 5.0 L/100 km Sport Hybrid | 2.7 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 693.8 L Best published cargo figure | 275.8 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 5 features Sport Hybrid at $36,000 | Only Honda full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 5 features Sport Hybrid at $36,000 | Only Honda 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 Honda Civic Hatchback.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows6beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 6Versa vs Civic Hatchback
Pair overlap0 shared6 one-sided
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
3
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
Adaptive cruise controlRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Hatchback
$32,200
Sport
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Blind-spot supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Hatchback
$32,200
Sport
Blind Spot Information (BSI) system
Lane-keep supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Hatchback
$32,200
Sport
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
1
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
Google built-inRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Hatchback
$36,000
Sport Hybrid
Google built-in
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
2
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Moonroof / sunroofRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Hatchback
$32,200
Sport
Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto
Premium audioRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Hatchback
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
BOSE Premium Sound System
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Honda Civic Hatchback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,200 Sport Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Right only |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,200 Sport Blind Spot Information (BSI) system | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,200 Sport Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Honda Civic Hatchback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Google built-inExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches google built-in. | — Doesn’t reach it | $36,000 Sport Hybrid Google built-in | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Honda Civic Hatchback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,200 Sport Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto | Right only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid BOSE Premium Sound System | Right only |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Nissan Versa$20,298
Versa
7.7 L/100 km efficiency0 features
Honda Civic Hatchback$32,200
Sport
7.0 L/100 km efficiency2 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport | $32,200 | 7.0 L/100 km | 2 |