Nissan Versa Note vs. Toyota Yaris
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Versa Note and Toyota Yaris 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 Note and the Toyota Yaris.
When we compare the Nissan Versa Note's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Versa Note has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Versa Note's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Versa Note is a better car than the Toyota Yaris.
Pricing: A used 2018 Nissan Versa Note ranges from $7,870 to $16,758 while a used 2018 Toyota Yaris is priced between $11,769 to $19,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Versa Note’s base engine makes 109 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Versa Note is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 421 miles. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 400 miles. This gives the Nissan Versa Note the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Yaris. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Versa Note has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Versa Note has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,110 - $26,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,635
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,954
Price Range:
$7,870 - $16,758
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$14,812
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$10,846 - $24,309
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81,789
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,760
Price Range:
$11,769 - $19,996
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51,415
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Nissan Versa Note Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Yaris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Versa Note
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.9 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Yaris
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
9.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 7.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Versa Note Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
31 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Ranking
38 out of / 43Toyota Yaris Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Versa Note Trim Levels
S, SR, SV
Toyota Yaris Trim Levels
3-Door L, 3-Door LE, 5-Door L, 5-Door LE, 5-Door SE
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
109 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
107 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4200 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:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 39 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 421 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 36 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 400 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
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
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
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:
Available
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
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:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2461 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60.5 inches
Length:
163 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2315 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
155.5 inches
Wheelbase:
98.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 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:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P175/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Aspen White / Fresh Powder
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Blue Eclipse Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Black
Black
