Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Versa (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$4,840
- Elantra: 1 mpg better, 25 hp more.
- Versa: $4,840 cheaper, 0.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Elantra wins 5 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Elantra | Versa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,370 | $18,530 | Versa |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 122 hp | Elantra |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | Elantra |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 35 mpg | Elantra |
| Cargo, max | 14.2 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft | Versa |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 31.0 in | Elantra |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 44.5 in | Versa |
| Length | 185.4 in | 177.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,725 lb to 3,020 lb | 2,652 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.8 in | Versa |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 8.9 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Elantra |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Elantra SE FWD $22,025 | Versa SR CVT FWD $21,390 | $635 |
| Versa S FWD $17,390 | Elantra SE FWD $22,025 | $4,635 |
Cost to run
Versa costs $4,657 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Elantra | Versa |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,370 | $18,530 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $1,097 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $6,583 |
| Total, 6 years | $29,770 | $25,113 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Versa wins.
Elantra wins if Price weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Versa | 21% |
| MPG | Elantra | 3% |
| Power | Elantra | 17% |
| Space | Versa | 3% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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