Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Spark

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Versa and Chevrolet Spark 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 and the Chevrolet Spark.

When we compare the Nissan Versa's and the Chevrolet Spark's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Versa has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Versa's and the Chevrolet Spark's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Spark is a better car than the Nissan Versa.

Pricing: A used 2022 Nissan Versa ranges from $14,851 to $21,451 while a used 2022 Chevrolet Spark is priced between $13,696 to $19,964.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Versa loses 30.9 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Spark loses 30.6 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 0.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Versa.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Versa is 8.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Spark's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Versa being ranked 16 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 30 out of 43.

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

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Versa’s base engine makes 122 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Spark base engine makes 98 horsepower. The Versa is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 378 miles. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan Versa the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

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