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2025 Nissan Versa vs 2026 Hyundai Elantra

Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsElantra
3 wins·1 wins·3 partialProgrammatic

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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Nissan VersaHyundai Elantra

Full spec sheet

Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.

Entry price$2,701 lower
Versa

$20,298

Versa

Elantra

$22,999

Essential

Average trim price$7,601 lower
Versa

$20,298

1 tracked trims

Elantra

$27,899

6 tracked trims

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.

Expanded rows6beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 6Versa vs Elantra
Pair overlap0 shared6 one-sided

Winter

Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.

1
Remote startRight only
Versa

Doesn’t reach it

Elantra

$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.

2
Lane-keep supportRight only
Versa

Doesn’t reach it

Elantra

$22,999

Essential

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Adaptive cruise controlRight only
Versa

Doesn’t reach it

Elantra

$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.

1
Wireless chargingRight only
Versa

Doesn’t reach it

Elantra

$28,999

Luxury

Wireless Charging Pad

Comfort & Cabin

Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.

2
Moonroof / sunroofRight only
Versa

Doesn’t reach it

Elantra

$26,999

Preferred with Tech Package

Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide

Premium audioRight only
Versa

Doesn’t reach it

Elantra

$28,999

Luxury

Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers

2025 Nissan Versa

Reasons to pick Nissan Versa

  1. 1you want the lower price of entry: Versa starts at $20,298.
  2. 2cargo room matters: this catalog shows up to 418 L of cargo capacity.
  3. 3you prefer the subcompact sedan with the clearer 1-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.
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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
Hyundai Elantra$22,999

Essential

7.6 L/100 km efficiency0 features