Versa starts $15,697 lower. Versa wins efficiency by 1.2 L/100 km. Golf GTI gives you 819 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$20,298
Versa
$35,995
GTI
$20,298
1 tracked trims
$35,995
2 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Golf GTI | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $35,995 GTI | $15,697 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $35,995 2 tracked trims | $15,697 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 8.9 L/100 km GTI | 1.2 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 1,237 L Best published cargo figure | 819 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 Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Doesn’t reach it
$35,995
GTI Autobahn
Rail 2 Rail power sunroof
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Doesn’t reach it
$35,995
GTI Autobahn
Harman Kardon Premium Audio System - 8 speakers plus subwoofer
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Golf GTI | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Golf GTI reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $35,995 GTI Autobahn Rail 2 Rail power sunroof | Right only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Golf GTI reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $35,995 GTI Autobahn Harman Kardon Premium Audio System - 8 speakers plus subwoofer | Right only |
Reasons to pick Nissan Versa
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Versa
GTI
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | GTI | $35,995 | 8.9 L/100 km | 0 |