Competition
The base Versa Hatchback 1.8 S starts at a reasonable $13,998, while our 1.8 SL test car costs $16,898. The aforementioned Technology Package adds $950 and the Sport Package (fog lights, sunroof, aero body kit) adds $1,600 and brings the total to $19,448, a good deal.
The subcompact hatchback competition lines up as follows:
Chevrolet Aveo5 LT with options, $18,940
Honda Fit Sport, $19,280
Hyundai Accent GL Sport 3-door, $16,999
Kia Rio5 EX Sport, $18,295
Suzuki Swift+ with A/C, $15,695
Toyota Yaris LE 5-door with Enhanced Convenience Package, $17,135
Volkswagen City Golf, $18,510
Some rivals, like the Suzuki and the Toyota, are not as well equipped, and the City Golf isn’t really a subcompact but its price and mission is to go head-to-head with them, so we’ll include it here.
Conclusion
The Versa Hatchback’s success isn’t a mystery; it offers a spacious interior, a ride that makes it feel like a bigger car, a decent variety of trim and option packages, and lately, very aggressive interest rates.
The Fit is arguably the cargo-carrying champ, but if you need an affordable, small people mover, the Versa should be the one to consider; it feels like a compact but with a subcompact price.
photo:Matthieu Lambert
The base Versa Hatchback 1.8 S starts at a reasonable $13,998, while our 1.8 SL test car costs $16,898. The aforementioned Technology Package adds $950 and the Sport Package (fog lights, sunroof, aero body kit) adds $1,600 and brings the total to $19,448, a good deal.
The subcompact hatchback competition lines up as follows:
Chevrolet Aveo5 LT with options, $18,940
Honda Fit Sport, $19,280
Hyundai Accent GL Sport 3-door, $16,999
Kia Rio5 EX Sport, $18,295
Suzuki Swift+ with A/C, $15,695
Toyota Yaris LE 5-door with Enhanced Convenience Package, $17,135
Volkswagen City Golf, $18,510
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| The base Versa Hatchback 1.8 S starts at a reasonable $13,998, while our 1.8 SL test car costs $16,898. |
Some rivals, like the Suzuki and the Toyota, are not as well equipped, and the City Golf isn’t really a subcompact but its price and mission is to go head-to-head with them, so we’ll include it here.
Conclusion
The Versa Hatchback’s success isn’t a mystery; it offers a spacious interior, a ride that makes it feel like a bigger car, a decent variety of trim and option packages, and lately, very aggressive interest rates.
The Fit is arguably the cargo-carrying champ, but if you need an affordable, small people mover, the Versa should be the one to consider; it feels like a compact but with a subcompact price.
photo:Matthieu Lambert
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