
We like small cars and we cannot lie.
The Versa’s tempting beyond its low sticker price—but so are the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio, which offer similar features for a low price.
The Chevy Sonic is not long for this world, and TBH it was better when the interior looked like a motorcycle.
The Honda Fit is a hatchback and it’s more practical than the sedans on our list—it’s also more expensive, and it’s also not returning for the 2021 model year, same as the Toyota Yaris, which was actually a Mazda behind the badge.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2021 Nissan Versa doesn’t claim the cheapest-car title anymore—and it doesn’t look, feel, or drive like it anymore, either. |
The 2021 Hyundai Accent is cheap and cheerful, but chintzy on safety. |
The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic looks and drives younger than its age, and still offers value and a pinch of fun. |
The 2020 Honda Fit is a versatile and relatively fun hatchback with impressive features and capability. |
The 2020 Kia Rio is a small car with a quality feel. |
The 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback returns as a complement to the subcompact sedan. |
MSRP From | |||||
$14,930 | $15,395 | $16,720 | $16,190 | $15,850 | $15,650 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
27 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 33 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy | 30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Small Station Wagons | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
S Manual | SE Sedan Manual | 4-Door Sedan LS | LX Manual | LX IVT | L Manual (GS) |
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 | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic | Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Nissan Versa vs. 2021 Hyundai Accent | 2021 Nissan Versa vs. 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2021 Nissan Versa vs. 2020 Honda Fit | 2021 Nissan Versa vs. 2020 Kia Rio | 2021 Nissan Versa vs. 2020 Toyota Yaris |