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2020 Nissan Versa vs. 2021 Nissan Versa

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Nissan Versa and 2021 Nissan Versa contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Nissan Versa and the 2021 Nissan Versa.

In comparing the 2020 Nissan Versa's and the 2021 Nissan Versa's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Nissan Versa has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Nissan Versa and 2021 Nissan Versa have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Nissan Versa's and the 2021 Nissan Versa's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Nissan Versa is a better car than the 2021 Nissan Versa.

Pricing: A used 2020 Nissan Versa ranges from $8,994 to $18,647 while a used 2021 Nissan Versa is priced between $10,900 to $18,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Nissan Versa and the 2021 Nissan Versa both lose 37.4 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Versa is 7.9 out of 10. Nissan Versa is ranked 22 out of 37 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Versa is 7.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Nissan Versa and the 2021 Nissan Versa makes 122 horsepower. Both the Versa and the Versa are rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 378 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Versa has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

14830

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

18259

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

13400 - 30900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

14980

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

18860

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

13600 - 29900

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

13291

Price Range:

8994 - 18647

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

15580

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

11319 - 23573

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

216

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

73403

# Good or Great Deals:

85

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

14746

Price Range:

10900 - 18995

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

17419

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

12215 - 26233

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

396

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

70369

# Good or Great Deals:

163

Nissan Versa Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Nissan Versa Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Nissan Versa

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

5.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.7 - 11.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.025

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Nissan Versa

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

6.7

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

3.9 - 11.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.025



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.16606019467746

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.0 - 8.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.0477753892994808

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.0 - 5.1

Nissan Versa Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

1 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

2 / 22

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

6 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 37

Best Small Cars for the Money

9 / 22

Best Small Cars Under $20k

9 / 15

Best Family Small Cars

10 / 37

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

12 / 17

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

12 / 15

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

17 / 37

Safest Small Cars

19 / 37

Best Small Cars

22 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

26 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

28 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

29 / 37

Nissan Versa Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

1 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

2 / 22

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

6 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 37

Best Small Cars for the Money

9 / 22

Best Small Cars Under $20k

9 / 15

Best Family Small Cars

10 / 37

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

12 / 17

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

12 / 15

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

17 / 37

Safest Small Cars

19 / 37

Best Small Cars

22 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

26 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

28 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

29 / 37

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2020 Nissan Versa Trim Levels

S, SR, SV

2021 Nissan Versa Trim Levels

S, SR, SV

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

122 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque:

114 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.047 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

122 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque:

114 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.047 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

292 / 378 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

292 / 378 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

31 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.6 inches

Cargo Space:

14.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

31 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.6 inches

Cargo Space:

14.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2599 lbs

Width:

68.5 inches

Height:

57.3 inches

Length:

177 inches

Wheelbase:

103.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2599 lbs

Width:

68.5 inches

Height:

57.3 inches

Length:

177 inches

Wheelbase:

103.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Electric Blue Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Fresh Powder

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Electric Blue Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Fresh Powder

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

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