Page Loading

Nissan Versa S vs. SV

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Versa S and Nissan Versa SV 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 Nissan Versa S and the Nissan Versa SV.

In comparing the Nissan Versa S's and the Nissan Versa SV's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Versa S has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Nissan Versa SV has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Nissan Versa S and Nissan Versa SV have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Versa S's and the Nissan Versa SV's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Versa S is a better car than the Nissan Versa SV.

Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan Versa S ranges from $17,649 to $21,929 while a used 2024 Nissan Versa SV is priced between $18,534 to $22,999. For a new model, the Nissan Versa S's price is between $17,954 and $21,227, with the Nissan Versa SV priced between $20,684 and $22,192.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Nissan Versa S and the Nissan Versa SV both lose 30.9 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Versa is 8.6 out of 10. Nissan Versa is ranked 16 out of 43 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Versa is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Nissan Versa S and the Nissan Versa SV makes 122 horsepower. The S is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 378 miles. The SV is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. This gives the Nissan Versa SV the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Versa S. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Versa has an average safety rating of 4.77 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

See More See Less
Model & Pricing
Nissan Versa S
Nissan Versa SV

2024 Nissan Versa S
Change Vehicle
Vehicle Image
Nissan Versa S for Sale

2024 Nissan Versa SV
Change Vehicle
Vehicle Image
Nissan Versa SV for Sale

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$17,954 - $21,227

Starting MSRP:

$16,680

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$25,089

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$16,390 - $35,700

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$20,684 - $22,192

Starting MSRP:

$19,970

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:

$19,636

Price Range:

$17,649 - $21,929

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$29,562

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,098 - $38,830

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2,862

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

285

# Good or Great Deals:

42

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,892

Price Range:

$18,534 - $22,999

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$29,562

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,098 - $38,830

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,254

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

223

# Good or Great Deals:

20

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$5,348

Depreciation %:

32.1%

Resale Value $:

$11,332

Residual Value %:

67.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

36%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

32.1% - 39.4%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$6,403

Depreciation %:

32.1%

Resale Value $:

$13,567

Residual Value %:

67.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

36%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

32.1% - 39.4%

Nissan Versa Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.5 / 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 Nissan Versa S

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.6

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%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Versa SV

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.6

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:

2.9

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:

2.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8 - 3.3

Nissan Versa Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

1 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

1 / 24

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 13

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

10 / 21

Best Small Cars

16 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

19 / 43

Safest Small Cars

19 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

21 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

33 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

33 / 43

Nissan Versa Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

1 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

1 / 24

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 13

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

10 / 21

Best Small Cars

16 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

19 / 43

Safest Small Cars

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

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Nissan Versa Trim Levels

SR, SV

Other Nissan Versa Trim Levels

S, SR

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):

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

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:

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):

0.046 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:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


32 / 40 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

346 / 432 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

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 Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

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

Satellite radio:

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

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

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

Satellite radio:

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

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

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

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:

15 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:

2657 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:

16.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Electric Blue Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Fresh Powder

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Related Trim Comparisons

Related Car Comparisons