2015 Nissan Versa vs 2014 Toyota Yaris

2015 Nissan Versa

2014 Toyota Yaris

Select style

4-Door Sedan Automatic 1.6 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa 4-Door Sedan Automatic 1.6 S	26	35	$13,160	$13,490
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	40	$13,646	$13,990
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$16,465	$16,890
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$15,143	$15,530
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	40	$15,046	$15,430
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$17,505	$17,960
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SR	31	40	$17,087	$17,530
Versa Note 5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$15,921	$16,330
Versa Note 5-Door HB Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$13,831	$14,180

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3-Door Liftback Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic L	30	36	$14,549	$15,155
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic LE	30	36	$15,374	$16,015
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Manual L	30	37	$13,853	$14,430
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic L	30	36	$14,837	$15,455
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic LE	30	36	$15,831	$16,490
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic SE	30	36	$16,645	$17,340
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Manual SE	30	37	$15,877	$16,540

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,160

$14,549

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,490

$15,155

Monthly Payment Estimate

$225 / month

$253 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2014 Toyota Yaris is built for city commuting, but on highways it reveals some major weak spots.

TCC Likes

A new car, bought on a used-car budget
Spacious Interior
Ride comfort

Good city gas mileage
Nice steering feel
Smooth ride

TCC Dislikes

Interior looks and feels low-rent
Sluggish CVT response
Base sedans lack seat folding

Noisy, harsh engine
Outdated four-speed automatic
Litlte power for passing

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

84.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.9

51.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

40.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

48.1

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

46.2

49.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

52.5

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

175.4

153.5

Height, Overall (in)

59.6

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

98.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

58.3

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.3

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)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

11.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

30.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P185/65HR15

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65HR15

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2421

2315

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

15 X 5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

15 X 5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

470

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

107 @ 4400

103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

109 @ 6000

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

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)

2.86

2.85

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.31

2.34

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.55

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

4.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Versa

Toyota Yaris

Body Style

Sedan

Liftback

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

5.9 (Est)

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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