2020 Nissan Versa vs 2020 Toyota Yaris

2020 Nissan Versa

2020 Toyota Yaris

Select style

S CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa S CVT	32	40	$16,085	$16,500
Versa S Manual	27	35	$14,463	$14,830
Versa SR CVT	32	40	$17,874	$18,340
Versa SV CVT	32	40	$17,290	$17,740

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L Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris Sedan L Automatic	32	40	$16,081	$16,750
Yaris Sedan L Manual	30	39	$15,025	$15,650
Yaris Sedan LE Automatic	32	40	$17,041	$17,750
Yaris Sedan LE Manual	30	39	$15,985	$16,650
Yaris Sedan XLE Automatic	32	40	$18,001	$18,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,085

$16,081

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,500

$16,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$275 / month

$279 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Nissan Versa isn't the cheapest car anymore–look to the Chevy Spark or Mitsubishi Mirage for that–and that's a good thing.

The 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback returns as a complement to the subcompact sedan.

TCC Likes

Low price
7.0-inch touchscreen
Comfortable front seats

Mazda parts
Versatile hatchback
Strong value

TCC Dislikes

Pokey acceleration
Cramped rear seats
Some strange ergonomics

Asymmetrical interior
Limited automatic emergency braking
Outdated infotainment

Fuel Economy

City

32 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

41.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.9

85.9

Front Hip Room (in)

50.9

48.6

Second Leg Room (in)

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

50.1

49.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

53.2

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

36.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

103.1

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.5

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

58.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

177

171.2

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

58.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

13.5

Brakes

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)

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

11.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

30.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P185/65VR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P185/65VR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2650

2432

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

114 @ 4400

103 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

122 @ 6000

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.01 - 0.55

3.53

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.75

3.82

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.77

2.99

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.35

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Versa

Toyota Yaris Sedan

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.1

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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