
The Nissan Versa sedan and hatchback compete in a segment of small cars aimed at younger buyers who are already looking at crossovers instead.
The Ford Fiesta’s future is uncertain for that reason, and it’s withering on the vine already.
The Chevy Sonic is a good pick in the class thanks to a perky powertrain and a good measure of interior and exterior style.
The Honda Fit is also among the top contenders in the category thanks to a helpful interior and lots of flexibility for cargo.
The Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio are appealing for their prices, but safety scores drag both toward the bottom.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The Nissan Versa is affordable transportation that has an appealing price—especially for students. It’s not quick but it is spacious, especially in hatchback form. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic remains a good choice among subcompacts, though it’s now aging and losing some luster. |
The teensy 2018 Ford Fiesta lives its best life as a scintillating turbo-4 ST. |
The 2018 Honda Fit spaces out when it comes to economy-car goodness. |
The 2018 Hyundai Accent clouds the new-or-used question, but only in well-equipped Limited trim. |
New-car buyers seeking the comforts of a factory warranty can be limited in budget picks. The 2018 Kia Rio does many little things right for not a lot of cash. |
MSRP From | |||||
$12,110 | $15,295 | $14,205 | $16,190 | $14,995 | $13,900 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
27 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Small Station Wagon | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
S Manual | 4-Door Sedan Manual LS | S Sedan | LX Manual | SE Sedan Manual | LX Manual |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2018 Nissan Versa vs. 2018 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Nissan Versa vs. 2018 Ford Fiesta | 2018 Nissan Versa vs. 2018 Honda Fit | 2018 Nissan Versa vs. 2018 Hyundai Accent | 2018 Nissan Versa vs. 2018 Kia Rio |