Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Versa
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Cobalt and 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 Chevrolet Cobalt and the Nissan Versa.
In comparing the Chevrolet Cobalt's and the Nissan Versa's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cobalt has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Nissan Versa has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Cobalt's and the Nissan Versa's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt ranges from $3,000 to $9,994 while a used 2010 Nissan Versa is priced between $2,996 to $9,725.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Cobalt’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Nissan Versa base engine makes 107 horsepower. The Cobalt is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Versa is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Cobalt the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Versa. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Versa has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Cobalt has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Versa has an average safety rating of 4.77 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$9,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,970 - $14,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,944
Price Range:
$3,000 - $9,994
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133,218
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,759
Price Range:
$2,996 - $9,725
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,558
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$5,706 - $8,370
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
135,195
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Chevrolet Cobalt Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Nissan Versa Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Cobalt
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Versa
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3 - 19.6
Chevrolet Cobalt Rankings
Not yet available
Nissan Versa Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
33 out of / 43Ranking
33 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Cobalt Trim Levels
Not yet available
Nissan Versa Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
107 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
111 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 37 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2783 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2516 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60.4 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R14
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Blue Onyx
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Fresh Powder
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Charcoal