Versa starts $2,701 lower. Elantra wins efficiency by 0.1 L/100 km. Versa gives you 16 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$20,298
Versa
$22,999
Essential
$20,298
1 tracked trims
$27,899
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Elantra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $22,999 Essential | $2,701 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $27,899 6 tracked trims | $7,601 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 7.6 L/100 km Essential | 0.1 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 402 L Best published cargo figure | 16 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Preferred with Tech Package at $26,999 | Only Hyundai full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 2 features Luxury at $28,999 | Only Hyundai 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 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Elantra.
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
$24,799
Preferred
Proximity keyless entry with push-button ignition and remote start
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$22,999
Essential
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
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Doesn’t reach it
$28,999
Luxury
Hyundai features: 10.25" colour touchscreen navigation system; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide; 10.25" full digital display instrument cluster; BlueLink® connected vehicle system; Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go; 17" alloy wheels
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
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Doesn’t reach it
$28,999
Luxury
Wireless Charging Pad
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Doesn’t reach it
$26,999
Preferred with Tech Package
Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide
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Doesn’t reach it
$28,999
Luxury
Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Elantra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Elantra reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $24,799 Preferred Proximity keyless entry with push-button ignition and remote start | Right only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Elantra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Elantra reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $22,999 Essential Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | Right only |
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Elantra reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,999 Luxury Hyundai features: 10.25" colour touchscreen navigation system; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide; 10.25" full digital display instrument cluster; BlueLink® connected vehicle system; Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go; 17" alloy wheels | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Elantra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Elantra reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,999 Luxury Wireless Charging Pad | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Elantra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Elantra reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $26,999 Preferred with Tech Package Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide | Right only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Elantra reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,999 Luxury Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers | 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
Essential
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Hyundai Elantra | Essential | $22,999 | 7.6 L/100 km | 0 |