Reasons to pick Nissan Versa
- 1you want the lower price of entry: Versa starts at $20,298.
- 2efficiency matters: Versa bottoms out at 7.7 L/100 km.
- 3cargo room matters: this catalog shows up to 418 L of cargo capacity.
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2025 Nissan Versa vs 2026 Subaru BRZ
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsBRZ
- Price−$15,729
- Efficiency2.8 L/100 km
- Cargo+240 L
- Rows won4–0
Versa starts $15,729 lower. Versa wins efficiency by 2.8 L/100 km. Versa gives you 240 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Nissan VersaSubaru BRZ
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$15,729 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
BRZ
$36,027
BRZ
Average trim price$19,504 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
BRZ
$39,802
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Subaru BRZ | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $36,027 BRZ | $15,729 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $39,802 4 tracked trims | $19,504 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 10.5 L/100 km BRZ | 2.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 178 L Best published cargo figure | 240 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 | 0 features 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 Subaru BRZ.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows3beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 3Versa vs BRZ
Pair overlap0 shared3 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.
Adaptive cruise controlRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
BRZ
$36,027
BRZ
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Adaptive Cruise Control
Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
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Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
Manual transmissionRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
BRZ
$36,027
BRZ
6-speed close ratio Manual Transmission (6MT)
Rear-wheel driveRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
BRZ
$36,027
BRZ
RWD
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Subaru BRZ | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only BRZ reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $36,027 BRZ EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Adaptive Cruise Control | Right only |
Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Subaru BRZ | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Manual transmissionExpanded Only BRZ reaches manual transmission. | — Doesn’t reach it | $36,027 BRZ 6-speed close ratio Manual Transmission (6MT) | Right only |
Rear-wheel driveExpanded Only BRZ reaches rear-wheel drive. | — Doesn’t reach it | $36,027 BRZ RWD | 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
Subaru BRZ$36,027
BRZ
10.5 L/100 km efficiency0 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Subaru BRZ | BRZ | $36,027 | 10.5 L/100 km | 0 |