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The 2009 Nissan Versa leads the small-car pack in spaciousness, which is worth considering if you carry passengers in the back seat. Standing tall in both dimensions and refinement, it may also tempt those who appreciate the smoothness of a CVT, which promises 33 miles per gallon on the highway (according to EPA fuel-economy estimates).
Nissan’s hatchback might not satisfy you if you need to fit three full-size occupants into the rear, but that’s common for entry-level compacts. If you like anti-lock braking but don’t want to pay extra for it, it’s an option on the Versa, not standard equipment.
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Price | $3,352 | $2,602 | $3,339 | $3,361 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.7 | N/A | N/A | |
Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
Fuel Economy | City 26/Hwy 34/Comb 29 MPG | City 28/Hwy 41/Comb 32 MPG | City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG | City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 27 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 107 @ 6000 RPM | 160 @ 5500 RPM | 138 @ 6000 RPM | 155 @ 6100 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, MltiAir Trbo, 1.4L | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |