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 RAV4
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsRAV4
- Price−$17,202
- Efficiency2.2 L/100 km
- Cargo+652 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $17,202 lower. RAV4 wins efficiency by 2.2 L/100 km. RAV4 gives you 652 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 RAV4
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$17,202 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
RAV4
$37,500
LE
Average trim price$25,442 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
RAV4
$45,740
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Toyota RAV4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $37,500 LE | $17,202 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $45,740 5 tracked trims | $25,442 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 5.5 L/100 km LE | 2.2 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 1,070 L Best published cargo figure | 652 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 1,588 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Toyota reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 6 features Woodland at $47,000 | Only Toyota full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 7 features Limited at $52,000 | 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 RAV4.
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 RAV4
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.
Blind-spot supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
RAV4
$37,500
LE
Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Alert (SEA)
Lane-keep supportRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
RAV4
$37,500
LE
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
1
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
Off-road hardwareRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
RAV4
$47,000
Woodland
Exclusive to Woodand 18” Black Wheels with All-Terrain Tires, Rigid Industries® LED Fog Lamps, and Bridge-style Roof Rails and Cross Bars
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
2
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
RAV4
$37,500
LE
6-speaker Audio System
Moonroof / sunroofRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
RAV4
$41,300
XLE
Panoramic Moonroof
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota RAV4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only RAV4 reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,500 LE Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Alert (SEA) | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only RAV4 reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,500 LE Lane Departure Alert (LDA) | Right only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota RAV4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Off-road hardwareExpanded Only RAV4 reaches off-road hardware. | — Doesn’t reach it | $47,000 Woodland Exclusive to Woodand 18” Black Wheels with All-Terrain Tires, Rigid Industries® LED Fog Lamps, and Bridge-style Roof Rails and Cross Bars | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Toyota RAV4 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium audioExpanded Only RAV4 reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,500 LE 6-speaker Audio System | Right only |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only RAV4 reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $41,300 XLE Panoramic 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 RAV4$37,500
LE
5.5 L/100 km efficiency5 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Toyota RAV4 | LE | $37,500 | 5.5 L/100 km | 5 |
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