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2020 Nissan Versa vs 2020 Toyota Corolla

The 2020 Toyota Corolla uses less fuel: 7.1 against 7.8 l/100km, about 9% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Toyota Corolla costs about $621 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2020 Nissan Versa has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 3). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Nissan Versa7.8 l/100km
2020 Toyota Corolla7.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Nissan Versa183.9 g/km
2020 Toyota Corolla165.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Nissan Versa1,229.2 kg
2020 Toyota Corolla1,388 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Nissan Versa2
2020 Toyota Corolla3
Owner complaints
2020 Nissan Versa64
2020 Toyota Corolla308
NCAP overall rating
2020 Nissan Versa5
2020 Toyota Corolla5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Nissan Versa2020 Toyota Corolla
CO2183.9 g/km165.3 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km7.1 l/100km
Complaints64308
Recall campaigns23
Cylinders44
Displacement1,600 cc1,987 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV50
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears11
Kerb weight1,229.2 kg1,388 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionManual 5-spdManual 6-spd
Urban8.7 l/100km8.1 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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