2013 Mazda MAZDA2 vs 2013 Nissan Versa

2013 Mazda MAZDA2

2013 Nissan Versa

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4-Door HB Automatic Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Sport	28	34	$15,355	$15,560
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring	28	34	$16,824	$17,050
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport	29	35	$14,525	$14,720
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring	29	35	$15,995	$16,210

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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	$12,539	$12,990
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	40	$13,308	$13,790
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$16,288	$16,890
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$14,702	$15,240
Versa 4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$11,577	$11,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,355

$12,539

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,560

$12,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$259 / month

$217 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Mazda2 stands out among entry-level hatchbacks due to its zippy driving feel and good real-world mileage--although the limited feature set and basic appointments won't appeal to everyone.

The 2013 Nissan Versa is at its best up against used cars: If you can overlook some cheap-feeling details, it's a reasonably comfortable, well-equipped new car, for used-car money.

TCC Likes

Clean, sporty styling
Handling and maneuverability
Good seats for an econocar

New-car warranty; used-car price
Comfortable ride
Relatively quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

Sluggish four-speed automatic
Tight headroom
Barely adequate power

Drives like an appliance
Rear seatbacks don't fold on some models
Sluggish CVT response

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.0

37.000

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.800

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

46.200

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

51.700

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

36.600

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.2

51.900

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.800

Passenger Volume (ft³)

87.1

90.200

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

48.100

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

28.000

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

66.700

Track Width, Front (in)

58.1

58.300

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

6.800

Length, Overall (in)

155.5

176.000

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

60.400

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

58.500

Wheelbase (in)

98.0

102.400

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.3

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.100

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x - TBD -

10.020 x 0.870

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)

8 x - TBD -

8.000 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.3

10.800

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.800

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.16

34.800

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.960

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P185/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P185/65R15

Spare Tire Size

T115/70D14

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2359

2410

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.0

15 x 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x 4.0

15 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.0

15 x 5.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.6

7.200

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

470

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

107 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.6L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

100 @ 6000

109 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.816

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

- TBD -

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.279

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.553

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.147

- TBD -

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.695

- TBD -

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda2

Nissan Versa

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.870

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.910

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam Axle

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent Strut

Emissions

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

6.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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