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 Sportage
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsSportage
- Price−$11,997
- Efficiency1.0 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,680 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $11,997 lower. Sportage wins efficiency by 1.0 L/100 km. Sportage gives you 1,680 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 Sportage
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$11,997 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Sportage
$32,295
LX FWD
Average trim price$17,017 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Sportage
$37,315
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Kia Sportage | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $32,295 LX FWD | $11,997 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $37,315 5 tracked trims | $17,017 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 6.7 L/100 km EX Hybrid | 1.0 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 2,098 L Best published cargo figure | 1,680 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 2,500 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Kia reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 2 features X-Line at $38,195 | Only Kia full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 2 features EX Hybrid at $41,495 | 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 Sportage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows2beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 2Versa vs Sportage
Pair overlap0 shared2 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
Sportage
$32,295
LX FWD
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
1
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
Sportage
$40,195
EX
Panoramic sunroof
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Kia Sportage | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Sportage reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,295 LX FWD Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Kia Sportage | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Sportage reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $40,195 EX Panoramic sunroof | 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 Sportage$32,295
LX FWD
8.3 L/100 km efficiency1 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Kia Sportage | LX FWD | $32,295 | 8.3 L/100 km | 1 |
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