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 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsJetta GLI
- Price−$14,697
- Efficiency0.4 L/100 km
- Cargo+19 L
- Rows won4–0
Versa starts $14,697 lower. Versa wins efficiency by 0.4 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
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Nissan VersaVolkswagen Jetta GLI
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$14,697 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Jetta GLI
$34,995
GLI 6-Speed Manual
Average trim price$14,697 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Jetta GLI
$34,995
2 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta GLI | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $34,995 GLI 6-Speed Manual | $14,697 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $34,995 2 tracked trims | $14,697 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 8.1 L/100 km GLI 6-Speed Manual | 0.4 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.
Expanded rows1beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 1Versa vs Jetta GLI
Pair overlap0 shared1 one-sided
Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
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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
Jetta GLI
$34,995
GLI 6-Speed Manual
GLI 2.0 TSI 228 hp 6-Speed Manual
Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta GLI | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Manual transmissionExpanded Only Jetta GLI reaches manual transmission. | — Doesn’t reach it | $34,995 GLI 6-Speed Manual GLI 2.0 TSI 228 hp 6-Speed Manual | 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
Volkswagen Jetta GLI$34,995
GLI 6-Speed Manual
8.1 L/100 km efficiency0 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Volkswagen Jetta GLI | GLI 6-Speed Manual | $34,995 | 8.1 L/100 km | 0 |