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 Nissan Kicks
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsKicks
- Price−$6,900
- Efficiency0.3 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,281.6 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $6,900 lower. Kicks wins efficiency by 0.3 L/100 km. Kicks gives you 1,281.6 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 VersaNissan Kicks
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$6,900 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Kicks
$27,198
Kicks S FWD CVT
Average trim price$8,925 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Kicks
$29,223
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Nissan Kicks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $27,198 Kicks S FWD CVT | $6,900 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $29,223 4 tracked trims | $8,925 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 7.4 L/100 km Kicks S FWD CVT | 0.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 1,699.6 L Best published cargo figure | 1,281.6 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 0 features Core coverage still thin | Thin data |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | Thin data |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 4 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Versa, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Kicks.
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 Kicks
Pair overlap0 shared4 one-sided
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
1
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
Remote startRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Kicks
$28,948
Kicks SV FWD CVT
Remote start
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
2
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
Adaptive cruise controlRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Kicks
$27,198
Kicks S FWD CVT
Adaptive cruise control
Lane-keep supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Kicks
$27,198
Kicks S FWD CVT
Lane departure warning
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
1
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
Wireless chargingRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Kicks
$28,948
Kicks SV FWD CVT
Nissan highlights: Wireless Phone Charging Pad; Approach unlock/walk away lock; Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control [[2078]]; Heated steering wheel; 17" Steel wheels with wheel covers
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Nissan Kicks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Kicks reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,948 Kicks SV FWD CVT Remote start | Right only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Nissan Kicks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Kicks reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $27,198 Kicks S FWD CVT Adaptive cruise control | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Kicks reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $27,198 Kicks S FWD CVT Lane departure warning | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Nissan Kicks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Kicks reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,948 Kicks SV FWD CVT Nissan highlights: Wireless Phone Charging Pad; Approach unlock/walk away lock; Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control [[2078]]; Heated steering wheel; 17" Steel wheels with wheel covers | 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
Nissan Kicks$27,198
Kicks S FWD CVT
7.4 L/100 km efficiency0 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Nissan Kicks | Kicks S FWD CVT | $27,198 | 7.4 L/100 km | 0 |