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

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4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$11,703	$11,990
4-Door Sedan Automatic 1.6 S	26	35	$13,160	$13,490
4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	40	$13,646	$13,990
5-Door HB Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$13,831	$14,180
5-Door HB CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	40	$15,046	$15,430
4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$15,143	$15,530
5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$15,921	$16,330
4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$16,465	$16,890
5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SR	31	40	$17,475	$17,930
5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$18,185	$18,660

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,914

$11,703

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,455

$11,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$241 / month

$200 / 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

27 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

58.3

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

175.4

Height, Overall (in)

59.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

66.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

14.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

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

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

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2363

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear 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

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

107 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

109 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.62

3.55

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

2.05

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

3.73

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.39

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Nissan Versa

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

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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