2019 Mitsubishi Mirage vs 2019 Nissan Versa

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage

#18 in Subcompact Cars

2019 Nissan Versa

#17 in Subcompact Cars

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Manual ES

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual ES	33	41	$13,493	$13,795
CVT ES	36	43	$14,667	$14,995
CVT RF	36	43	$15,142	$15,490
CVT LE	36	43	$15,499	$15,845
CVT SE	36	43	$16,135	$16,495
CVT GT	36	43	$16,625	$16,995

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Manual S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual S	27	36	$12,160	$12,460
CVT S Plus	31	39	$14,239	$14,600
CVT S	31	39	$15,260	$15,650
CVT SV	31	39	$15,687	$16,090
CVT SR	31	39	$17,893	$18,360

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,493

$12,160

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,795

$12,460

Monthly Payment Estimate

$230 / month

$208 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

3.3

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3.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage challenges the assumption that there are no bad new cars anymore.

The 2019 Nissan Versa is the cheapest way to get new-car smell and a full warranty, but rivals deliver plenty for not much more.

TCC Likes

Minimalism isn’t always bad
Room for four adults
Easy parking

Low base price
Versa Note’s space-per-dollar
Decent mpg

TCC Dislikes

Dismal acceleration
Scary highway handling
Very noisy at speed

Feels cheap
Ungainly sedan
Pokey acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

86.2

90.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

48.8

48.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

46.4

46.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

149.4

175.4

Height, Overall (in)

59.4

59.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

55.7

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

96.5

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

65.6

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

56.3

58.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.1

Trunk Volume (ft³)

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)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.2

10.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.2

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P165/65SR14

P185/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P165/65SR14

P185/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2018

2395

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 X 4.5

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 X 4.5

15 X 5.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

470

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

74 @ 4000

107 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.2 L/73

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

78 @ 6000

109 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-3

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

MPI

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)

3.54

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.39

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.05

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.05

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Mirage

Nissan Versa Sedan

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

4.9

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

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage

2019 Mirage selection robust as usual
$500 factory rebate continues
Lease from $189 for 36 months
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2019 Nissan Versa

2019 Nissan Versa offers favor buying
Rebates: Up to $1,000 in incentives
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months
Lease: No special lease rates, as usual

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