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 Subaru Crosstrek
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsCrosstrek
- Price−$13,134
- Efficiency1.2 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,131 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $13,134 lower. Crosstrek wins efficiency by 1.2 L/100 km. Crosstrek gives you 1,131 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 VersaSubaru Crosstrek
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$13,134 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Crosstrek
$33,432
Convenience
Average trim price$18,134 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Crosstrek
$38,432
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Subaru Crosstrek | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $33,432 Convenience | $13,134 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $38,432 5 tracked trims | $18,134 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 6.5 L/100 km Hybrid Limited | 1.2 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 1,549 L Best published cargo figure | 1,131 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 680 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Subaru reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Onyx at $37,932 | Only Subaru full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 2 features Hybrid Limited at $43,432 | Only Subaru 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 3 yr / 60,000 km for Subaru Crosstrek.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows1beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 1Versa vs Crosstrek
Pair overlap0 shared1 one-sided
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.
Premium audioRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Crosstrek
$40,932
Limited
11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with what3words navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required)
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Subaru Crosstrek | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium audioExpanded Only Crosstrek reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $40,932 Limited 11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment system with what3words navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and SiriusXM capability‡ (subscription required) | 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 Crosstrek$33,432
Convenience
8.1 L/100 km efficiency1 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | Convenience | $33,432 | 8.1 L/100 km | 1 |