Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Prius
In comparing the Nissan Versa's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Versa 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 resale value. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Versa's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Nissan Versa.
Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Prius Pricing
A used 2024 Nissan Versa ranges from $17,777 to $22,912 while a used 2024 Toyota Prius is priced between $29,113 to $42,090. For a new model, the Nissan Versa's price is between $18,934 and $22,361, with the Toyota Prius priced between $29,274 and $40,665.
Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Prius Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Versa loses 38.2 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Versa retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius.
Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Prius Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Versa is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Versa being ranked 3 out of 17 Best Subcompact Cars and the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars.
Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Prius Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Versa is 7.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius an advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Versa.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Nissan Versa’s base engine makes 122 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 194 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Versa, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Prius has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Versa, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.73 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
18934 - 22361
Used Asking Price:
17777 - 22912
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.381964
Pricing
New Asking Price:
29274 - 40665
Used Asking Price:
29113 - 42090
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.418115
Nissan Versa Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.469572 / 10
Reliability:
7.748716 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.171913 / 10
Reliability:
9.11574 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Versa Rankings
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33 out of / 43Toyota Prius Rankings
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22 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Nissan Versa Trim Levels
S, SR, SV
Toyota Prius Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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 Specifications
Horsepower:
194 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
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:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
115.0 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:
3097 lbs
Width:
70.2 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
181.1 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 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:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/60R17