Versa starts $5,697 lower. Jetta wins efficiency by 0.5 L/100 km. Versa gives you 19 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
$25,995
Trendline
$20,298
1 tracked trims
$25,995
3 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $25,995 Trendline | $5,697 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $25,995 3 tracked trims | $5,697 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 7.2 L/100 km Trendline | 0.5 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 399 L Best published cargo figure | 19 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 Jetta.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$25,995
Comfortline
Remote start
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$25,995
Comfortline
Travel Assist (Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, and Emergency Assist)
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
$25,995
Highline
Rail 2 Rail power sunroof
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Jetta reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $25,995 Comfortline Remote start | Right only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Jetta reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $25,995 Comfortline Travel Assist (Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, and Emergency Assist) | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Jetta reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $25,995 Highline Rail 2 Rail power sunroof | 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
Trendline
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | Trendline | $25,995 | 7.2 L/100 km | 0 |