2012 Honda Fit vs 2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Honda Fit

2012 Nissan Versa

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	28	35	$15,701	$16,125
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$17,430	$17,910
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport w/Navi	27	33	$19,155	$19,690
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$14,925	$15,325
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	33	$16,607	$17,060

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4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S	30	38	$12,663	$13,120
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SL	30	38	$15,423	$15,990
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SV	30	38	$14,452	$14,980
Versa 4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$10,616	$10,990
Versa 5-Door HB Automatic 1.8 S	24	32	$15,307	$15,870
Versa 5-Door HB CVT 1.8 SL	28	34	$17,923	$18,590
Versa 5-Door HB Manual 1.8 S	26	31	$14,153	$14,670

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,701

$12,663

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,125

$13,120

Monthly Payment Estimate

$269 / month

$219 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Honda Fit is peppy and fun to drive, and its interior is incredibly space-efficient; but some might be turned off by its rather utilitarian look.

The 2012 Nissan Versa is a reasonably comfortable, well-equipped new car for used-car money—but if you're a stickler for the details it can feel as cheap as it is.

TCC Likes

Frisky, maneuverable feel
Space-efficient seating arrangement
Awesome cargo capability

Used-car price
Comfortable ride
Relatively quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

The silhouette of a minivan
Limited availability for Bluetooth
Satellite radio not offered

Appliance-like driving experience
Rear seatbacks don't fold on some Sedans
Sluggish CVT response

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.3

46.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

51.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.8

90.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.3

51.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

48.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

37.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

161.6

175.4

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

59.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.1

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

98.4

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

28.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

20.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

57.3

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

8.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.02 x 0.87

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

10.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.7

16.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

34.8

Steering Type

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.48

2.96

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

37.2

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR15

P185/65R15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR15

P185/65R15

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2577

2410

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

15 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.1

7.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

470

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

106 @ 4800

107 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

HR16DE

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.6L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

117 @ 6600

109 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.68

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.56

3.75

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Continuously Variable

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Nissan Versa

Body Style

5 Door Hatchback

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson strut

Independent Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

6.0

5.7

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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