2016 Ford Fiesta vs 2016 Nissan Versa

2016 Ford Fiesta

2016 Nissan Versa

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	36	$14,361	$14,580
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	36	$15,572	$15,810
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan Titanium	28	36	$18,252	$18,530
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	36	$14,657	$14,880
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	36	$15,868	$16,110
Fiesta 5-Door HB ST	26	33	$21,139	$21,460
Fiesta 5-Door HB Titanium	28	36	$18,547	$18,830

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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	$13,209	$13,540
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	40	$13,695	$14,040
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$16,707	$17,140
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$15,191	$15,580
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	39	$15,094	$15,480
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SL	31	39	$18,233	$18,710
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SR	31	39	$17,524	$17,980
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SV	31	39	$15,968	$16,380
Versa Note 5-Door HB Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$13,880	$14,230

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,361

$13,209

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,580

$13,540

Monthly Payment Estimate

$243 / month

$226 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Fiesta offers fun and features not expected at these prices, but it lacks interior space compared to top rivals.

The 2016 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa Note hatchback are no-frills transportation with plenty of space, but poor safety and performance ratings.

TCC Likes

Crisp, nicely proportioned exterior
Excellent steering
Strong feature set

Huge interior space
Comfortable ride
New car for used-car price

TCC Dislikes

Not the most spacious
Balky PowerShift transmission
Base audio controls

Low-rent interior look and feel
CVT is sluggish, boomy
Versa S lacks folding rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

48.1

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

14.9

Brakes

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

10.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/65HR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2421

Wheels

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

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

470

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

107 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.61

2.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.56

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

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

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

5.9

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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