Ford Fiesta vs Nissan Versa
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Nissan Versa
Overview
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Nissan VersaS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | S |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Nissan VersaS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,260 (best) | $17,390 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Nissan VersaS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal (best) | 10.8 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Nissan VersaS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 122 hp (best) |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Nissan VersaS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.8 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 924 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,578 lbs (best) | 2,599 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 98 in | 103.1 in (best) |
| Length | 173.5 in | 177 in (best) |
| Width | 67.8 in | 68.5 in (best) |
| Height | 58.1 in (best) | 57.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Nissan VersaS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Fiesta | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $14,260 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $17,390 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S Fleet $14,560 MSRP | S $19,190 MSRP |
| 3 | SE $15,490 MSRP | SV $20,690 MSRP |
| 4 | SE $15,790 MSRP | SR $21,390 MSRP |
| 5 | ST Line $17,625 MSRP | — |
| 6 | ST $21,340 MSRP | — |