2010 Nissan Versa

2010 Nissan Versa Price: $9,990

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Nissan Versa over the typical coupe/hatchback.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the typical coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Versa down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously heavier than the Versa. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical coupe/hatchback than the Nissan Versa because of its larger tank. The typical coupe/hatchback and the Nissan Versa compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Versa's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the typical coupe/hatchback.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Nissan Versa to the dealership as the typical coupe/hatchback. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Nissan Versa is the winner with respect to fuel economy. With respect to fuel economy, the Nissan Versa is a bit better than the typical coupe/hatchback, but not by much. With respect to MSRP, the typical coupe/hatchback costs tremendously more than the Nissan Versa.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Nissan Versa and the typical coupe/hatchback likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical coupe/hatchback's engine is tremendously larger than the Nissan Versa's. Note that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average coupe/hatchback is tremendously more powerful than the Nissan Versa. The Nissan Versa could learn a lesson or two from the typical coupe/hatchback when it comes to pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Versa's front cabin compared to the average coupe/hatchback. The ampler interior dimensions of the Versa make it roomier for your passengers than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Nissan Versa isn't quite as generous as the typical coupe/hatchback's.