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 Sedan
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsCivic Sedan
- Price−$8,042
- Efficiency2.8 L/100 km
- Cargo+1 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $8,042 lower. Civic Sedan wins efficiency by 2.8 L/100 km. Civic Sedan gives you 1 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 Sedan
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$8,042 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Civic Sedan
$28,340
LX
Average trim price$12,762 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Civic Sedan
$33,060
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Honda Civic Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $28,340 LX | $8,042 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $33,060 4 tracked trims | $12,762 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 4.9 L/100 km SPORT HYBRID | 2.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 419 L Best published cargo figure | 1 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 0 features Core coverage still thin | Thin data |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 2 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 Honda Civic Sedan.
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 Sedan
Pair overlap0 shared6 one-sided
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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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 Sedan
$28,340
LX
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Blind-spot supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Sedan
$28,340
LX
Blind Spot Information (BSI) system
Lane-keep supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Sedan
$28,340
LX
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 Sedan
$37,600
SPORT TOURING 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 Sedan
$32,200
SPORT
Notable features: 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel; Dual-zone climate control; One-touch power moonroof; Heated front seats; Synthetic leather and fabric seating
Premium audioRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Civic Sedan
$37,600
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 Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,340 LX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Right only |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,340 LX Blind Spot Information (BSI) system | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,340 LX Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Honda Civic Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Google built-inExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches google built-in. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,600 SPORT TOURING 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 Sedan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,200 SPORT Notable features: 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel; Dual-zone climate control; One-touch power moonroof; Heated front seats; Synthetic leather and fabric seating | Right only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Civic Sedan reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,600 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 Sedan$28,340
LX
6.6 L/100 km efficiency0 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Honda Civic Sedan | LX | $28,340 | 6.6 L/100 km | 0 |