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.
Versa starts $5,797 lower. Seltos wins efficiency by 0.1 L/100 km. Seltos gives you 1,360 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.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$20,298
Versa
$26,095
LX FWD
$20,298
1 tracked trims
$31,475
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $26,095 LX FWD | $5,797 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $31,475 5 tracked trims | $11,177 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 7.6 L/100 km LX FWD | 0.1 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 1,778 L Best published cargo figure | 1,360 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature EX at $31,195 | Only Kia full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 6 features SX at $37,495 | Only Kia 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 Kia Seltos.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$26,095
LX FWD
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
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Doesn’t reach it
$28,095
LX
Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential
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
$31,195
EX
Sunroof
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Doesn’t reach it
$37,495
SX
Bose premium sound system
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Seltos reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $26,095 LX FWD Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | Right only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Locking differentialExpanded Only Seltos reaches locking differential. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,095 LX Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Seltos reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $31,195 EX Sunroof | Right only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Seltos reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,495 SX Bose premium sound system | 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
LX FWD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Kia Seltos | LX FWD | $26,095 | 7.6 L/100 km | 1 |