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 Kia Seltos
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsSeltos
- Price−$5,797
- Efficiency0.1 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,360 L
- Rows won2–2
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.
Nissan VersaKia Seltos
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$5,797 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Seltos
$26,095
LX FWD
Average trim price$11,177 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Seltos
$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.
Expanded rows4beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 4Versa vs Seltos
Pair overlap0 shared4 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.
Lane-keep supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Seltos
$26,095
LX FWD
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
1
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
Locking differentialRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Seltos
$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.
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
Seltos
$31,195
EX
Sunroof
Premium audioRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Seltos
$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 |
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
Kia Seltos$26,095
LX FWD
7.6 L/100 km efficiency1 features
| 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 |