Versa starts $17,697 lower. Versa wins efficiency by 1.5 L/100 km. Tiguan gives you 1,323 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
$37,995
Trendline 4MOTION
$20,298
1 tracked trims
$37,995
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Tiguan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $37,995 Trendline 4MOTION | $17,697 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $37,995 4 tracked trims | $17,697 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 9.2 L/100 km Trendline 4MOTION | 1.5 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 1,741 L Best published cargo figure | 1,323 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 907 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Volkswagen reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Comfortline 4MOTION at $37,995 | Only Volkswagen full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Trendline 4MOTION at $37,995 | Only Volkswagen 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 4 yr / 80,000 km for Volkswagen Tiguan.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$37,995
Trendline 4MOTION
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.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$37,995
Comfortline R-Line Black Edition 4MOTION
Panoramic power Sunroof
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Doesn’t reach it
$37,995
Highline Turbo R-Line 4MOTION
Harman Kardon Premium Audio System - 12 speakers plus subwoofer
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Tiguan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Tiguan reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,995 Trendline 4MOTION 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 Tiguan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Tiguan reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,995 Comfortline R-Line Black Edition 4MOTION Panoramic power Sunroof | Right only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Tiguan reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,995 Highline Turbo R-Line 4MOTION Harman Kardon Premium Audio System - 12 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
Trendline 4MOTION
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | Trendline 4MOTION | $37,995 | 9.2 L/100 km | 1 |
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