2015 Ford Fiesta vs 2015 Nissan Versa

2015 Ford Fiesta

2015 Nissan Versa

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	36	$13,914	$14,455
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	36	$15,097	$15,685
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan Titanium	28	36	$17,715	$18,405
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	36	$14,299	$14,855
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	36	$15,482	$16,085
Fiesta 5-Door HB ST	26	35	$20,631	$21,435
Fiesta 5-Door HB Titanium	28	36	$18,100	$18,805

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4-Door Sedan Automatic 1.6 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa 4-Door Sedan Automatic 1.6 S	26	35	$13,160	$13,490
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	40	$13,646	$13,990
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$16,465	$16,890
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$15,143	$15,530
Versa 4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$11,703	$11,990
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	40	$15,046	$15,430
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$17,505	$17,960
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SR	31	40	$17,087	$17,530
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$15,921	$16,330
Versa Note 5-Door HB Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$13,831	$14,180

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,914

$13,160

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,455

$13,490

Monthly Payment Estimate

$241 / month

$225 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Fiesta lineup is proof that small cars don't have to be feature free, and you can even have a bit of fun while saving fuel.

The 2015 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa Note hatchback are as about as inexpensive and no-frills as new cars get today. Spacious interiors and and decent ride comfort are their strong points, and they're best matched up against slightly upmarket, late-model used cars.

TCC Likes

Crisp, nicely proportioned exterior
Excellent steering
Strong feature set

A new car, bought on a used-car budget
Spacious Interior
Ride comfort

TCC Dislikes

Not the most spacious
Balky PowerShift transmission
Base audio controls

Interior looks and feels low-rent
Sluggish CVT response
Base sedans lack seat folding

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

48.1

Second Leg Room (in)

31.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

46.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

51.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

58.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

175.4

Height, Overall (in)

59.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

14.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

10.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2421

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

15 X 5.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

470

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

107 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

99J-A

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

109 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

2.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.62

2.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.56

Trans Order Code

44C

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Nissan Versa

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7

5.9 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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