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 Toyota Corolla Cross
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsCorolla Cross
- Price−$8,532
- Efficiency2.1 L/100 km
- Cargo+262 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $8,532 lower. Corolla Cross wins efficiency by 2.1 L/100 km. Corolla Cross gives you 262 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 VersaToyota Corolla Cross
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$8,532 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Corolla Cross
$28,830
L FWD
Average trim price$12,393 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Corolla Cross
$32,691
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla Cross | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $28,830 L FWD | $8,532 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $32,691 6 tracked trims | $12,393 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 5.6 L/100 km Hybrid SE AWD | 2.1 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 680 L Best published cargo figure | 262 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 680 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Toyota reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 0 features LE FWD at $30,885 | Only Toyota full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 2 features Hybrid SE AWD at $36,160 | Only Toyota 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 Toyota Corolla Cross.
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 Corolla Cross
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
Corolla Cross
$28,830
L FWD
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
Blind-spot supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Corolla Cross
$30,885
LE FWD
Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Alert (SEA)
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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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
Corolla Cross
$28,830
L FWD
6 Speaker Audio System
Moonroof / sunroofRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Corolla Cross
$31,905
LE AWD
Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla Cross | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Corolla Cross reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,830 L FWD Lane Departure Alert (LDA) | Right only |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Corolla Cross reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $30,885 LE FWD Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Alert (SEA) | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla Cross | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium audioExpanded Only Corolla Cross reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,830 L FWD 6 Speaker Audio System | Right only |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Corolla Cross reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $31,905 LE AWD Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof | 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
Toyota Corolla Cross$28,830
L FWD
7.4 L/100 km efficiency0 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | L FWD | $28,830 | 7.4 L/100 km | 0 |