Mazda MAZDA6 vs. Nissan Versa Review

Utility
The Mazda MAZDA6's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more large things than the Nissan Versa. Neither the Versa nor the Mazda MAZDA6 has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Mazda MAZDA6 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. Both the Nissan Versa and the Mazda MAZDA6 are likely to feel a tad sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
Both the Nissan and the Mazda MAZDA6 are likely to feel slightly slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda MAZDA6 than the Nissan Versa because of its more capacious tank. The Nissan Versa and the MAZDA6 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Nissan Versa than with the Mazda MAZDA6.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Mazda MAZDA6 to the dealership as the Nissan. The Mazda MAZDA6 pales in comparison to the Nissan Versa as far as fuel economy. The Nissan Versa won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mazda MAZDA6. As far as MSRP, the Mazda MAZDA6 costs tremendously more than the Versa. The Mazda is tremendously more expensive than the Nissan when it comes to final cost.

Handling
The Mazda has considerably wider tires than the Nissan Versa. Note that wider tires can improve handling, while smaller tires could provide better handling in deep snow.

Drivetrain
The Versa's engine is substantially smaller than the Mazda MAZDA6's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Nissan could learn a lesson or two from the Mazda when it comes to pickup. Torque equals pickup, and the Mazda MAZDA6 will have picked up and gone by the time the Nissan Versa finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Versa's front cabin compared to the Mazda MAZDA6. The Nissan provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Mazda does.

Overview
The Mazda MAZDA6 and the Nissan Versa have the same basic after-sale protection.