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Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Nissan Versa

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Mirage 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 Mitsubishi Mirage and the Nissan Versa.

When we compare the Mitsubishi Mirage's and the Nissan Versa's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Nissan Versa has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Mirage's and the Nissan Versa's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ranges from $14,999 to $20,727 while a used 2024 Nissan Versa is priced between $17,762 to $22,970. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Mirage's price is between $16,064 and $22,474, with the Nissan Versa priced between $18,070 and $22,500.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mitsubishi Mirage loses 32.1 percent of its value and the Nissan Versa loses 30.9 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Versa retains 1.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 7.9 out of 10 while the Nissan Versa's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Mitsubishi Mirage being ranked 29 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Nissan Versa being ranked 16 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 7.1 out of 10. For the Nissan Versa the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Versa a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Mirage’s base engine makes 78 horsepower, and the Nissan Versa base engine makes 122 horsepower. The Mirage is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. The Versa is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 378 miles. This gives the Mitsubishi Mirage the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Versa. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Versa has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Nissan Versa has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Mirage, with an average rating of 4.77 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$16,064 - $22,474

Starting MSRP:

$16,695

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$25,089

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$16,390 - $35,700

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$18,070 - $22,500

Starting MSRP:

$16,390

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$25,089

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$16,390 - $35,700

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,098

Price Range:

$14,999 - $20,727

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$29,562

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,098 - $38,830

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

177

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1,565

# Good or Great Deals:

7

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,333

Price Range:

$17,762 - $22,970

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$29,562

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,098 - $38,830

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

5,199

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

168

# Good or Great Deals:

34

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$5,673

Depreciation %:

34%

Resale Value $:

$11,022

Residual Value %:

66%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

36%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

32.1% - 39.4%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$5,255

Depreciation %:

32.1%

Resale Value $:

$11,135

Residual Value %:

67.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

36%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

32.1% - 39.4%

Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

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 Mitsubishi Mirage

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

11.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Versa

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

11.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

2.2%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8 - 3.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8 - 3.3

Mitsubishi Mirage Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

1 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

2 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $20k

15 / 21

Best Small Cars for Tall People

17 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

18 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

23 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

26 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

28 / 43

Best Small Cars

29 / 43

Safest Small Cars

33 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

42 / 43

Nissan Versa Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

1 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

1 / 24

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 12

Best Small Cars Under $20k

7 / 21

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

8 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

10 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

11 / 24

Best Small Cars

16 / 43

Safest Small Cars

19 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

19 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

21 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

33 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

33 / 43

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels

Black Edition, ES, LE, Ralliart, SE

Nissan Versa Trim Levels

S, SR, SV

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

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):

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

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:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

78 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

74 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.037 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:

1.2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

3

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


36 / 43 / 39

Range (city/hwy):

331 / 396 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

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51 inches

Cargo Space:

17.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

103.3 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:

2084 lbs

Width:

65.6 inches

Height:

59.4 inches

Length:

151.4 inches

Wheelbase:

96.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 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:

14.0 x 4.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

165/65R14

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Metallic

Blue

Sapphire Blue Metallic

Gray

Graphite Gray Metallic

Red

Infrared Metallic / Wine Red Metallic

Silver

Starlight Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond

Yellow

Sand Yellow

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Electric Blue Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Fresh Powder

Yellow

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

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