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.
Compare
2025 Nissan Versa vs 2026 Toyota GR86
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsGR86
- Price−$12,597
- Efficiency2.0 L/100 km
- Cargo+240 L
- Rows won4–0
Versa starts $12,597 lower. Versa wins efficiency by 2.0 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
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Nissan VersaToyota GR86
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$12,597 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
GR86
$32,895
MT
Average trim price$17,621 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
GR86
$37,919
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Toyota GR86 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $32,895 MT | $12,597 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $37,919 4 tracked trims | $17,621 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 9.7 L/100 km Premium AT | 2.0 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 Toyota GR86.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows5beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 5Versa vs GR86
Pair overlap0 shared5 one-sided
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.
Lane-keep supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
GR86
$32,895
MT
Lane Departure Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Sway Warning
Blind-spot supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
GR86
$35,895
Premium MT
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
2
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
GR86
$32,895
MT
6-Speed Manual
Rear-wheel driveRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
GR86
$32,895
MT
RWD
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
GR86
$32,895
MT
6-speaker Audio System
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota GR86 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only GR86 reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,895 MT Lane Departure Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Sway Warning | Right only |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only GR86 reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $35,895 Premium MT Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Right only |
Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota GR86 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Manual transmissionExpanded Only GR86 reaches manual transmission. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,895 MT 6-Speed Manual | Right only |
Rear-wheel driveExpanded Only GR86 reaches rear-wheel drive. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,895 MT RWD | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota GR86 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium audioExpanded Only GR86 reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $32,895 MT 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 GR86$32,895
MT
10.6 L/100 km efficiency0 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Toyota GR86 | MT | $32,895 | 10.6 L/100 km | 0 |