Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Versa Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Toyota Matrix packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Versa down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Nissan Versa and the Matrix most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota's engine isn't much more massive than the Nissan Versa's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota Matrix is significantly more powerful than the Nissan. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota Matrix will have picked up and gone by the time the Nissan Versa finally gets moving.

Utility
Neither the Nissan Versa nor the Toyota has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Matrix than with the Nissan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Matrix, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Versa provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Matrix, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Toyota Matrix and the Nissan Versa compete for the same parking spaces.

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 Nissan Versa to the dealership as the Toyota Matrix. Regarding gas mileage, the Nissan has the Toyota Matrix beat. The Toyota Matrix consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Nissan Versa. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota costs tremendously more than the Nissan Versa.

Warranty
The Toyota Matrix and the Nissan Versa have the same basic warranty.