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 Hatchback
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsCorolla Hatchback
- Price−$4,772
- Efficiency0.9 L/100 km
- Cargo+242 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $4,772 lower. Corolla Hatchback wins efficiency by 0.9 L/100 km. Corolla Hatchback gives you 242 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 Hatchback
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$4,772 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Corolla Hatchback
$25,070
CVT
Average trim price$4,772 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Corolla Hatchback
$25,070
1 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $25,070 CVT | $4,772 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $25,070 1 tracked trims | $4,772 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 6.8 L/100 km CVT | 0.9 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 660 L Best published cargo figure | 242 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 4 features Core coverage still thin | Thin data |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 4 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 Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
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 Corolla Hatchback
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.
Blind-spot supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Corolla Hatchback
$25,070
CVT
Blind Spot Monitoring with Safe Exit Alert
Lane-keep supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Corolla Hatchback
$25,070
CVT
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
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 Hatchback
$25,070
CVT
6-speaker Audio System
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Corolla Hatchback reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $25,070 CVT Blind Spot Monitoring with Safe Exit Alert | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Corolla Hatchback reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $25,070 CVT Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium audioExpanded Only Corolla Hatchback reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $25,070 CVT 6-speaker Audio System | 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 Hatchback$25,070
CVT
6.8 L/100 km efficiency4 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback | CVT | $25,070 | 6.8 L/100 km | 4 |