Nissan Versa vs. Scion xD
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Versa and Scion xD 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 Scion xD.
When comparing the Nissan Versa's and the Scion xD's specifications and ratings, 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. The Scion xD has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Versa's and the Scion xD's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2012 Nissan Versa ranges from $3,857 to $11,580 while a used 2012 Scion xD is priced between $4,954 to $13,992.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Versa’s base engine makes 122 horsepower, and the Scion xD base engine makes 128 horsepower. The Versa is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The xD is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 366 miles.This gives the Scion xD the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan Versa the advantage in maximum range. 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, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Versa and Scion xD are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$14,670
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,345
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,757
Price Range:
$3,857 - $11,580
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
148
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
119,512
# Good or Great Deals:
40
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,716
Price Range:
$4,954 - $13,992
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140,274
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Nissan Versa Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Scion xD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Versa
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 Scion xD
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Versa Rankings
Not yet available
Scion xD Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Versa Trim Levels
1.8 S, 1.8 SL, 1.6 S, 1.6 SL, 1.6 SV
Scion xD Trim Levels
Base, Release Series 4.0
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:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
122 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
127 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
128 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 409 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 366 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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 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
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Power outlet:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
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 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
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
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:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2693 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60.4 inches
Length:
169.1 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2625 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
154.7 inches
Wheelbase:
96.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Arctic Blue / Blue Onyx / Metallic Blue
Brown
Espresso Black
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Red
Red Alert
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Fresh Powder
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Currant Metallic / Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Green
Amazon Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Charcoal
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Dark Charcoal
