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2021 Nissan Versa vs 2021 Toyota Corolla

The 2021 Toyota Corolla uses less fuel: 7.3 against 7.8 l/100km, about 6% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Toyota Corolla costs about $444 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Toyota Corolla has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 3). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Toyota Corolla leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Nissan Versa7.8 l/100km
2021 Toyota Corolla7.3 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Nissan Versa183.9 g/km
2021 Toyota Corolla172.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Nissan Versa1,194 kg
2021 Toyota Corolla1,388 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Nissan Versa3
2021 Toyota Corolla1
Owner complaints
2021 Nissan Versa31
2021 Toyota Corolla185
NCAP overall rating
2021 Nissan Versa5
2021 Toyota Corolla5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Nissan Versa2021 Toyota Corolla
CO2183.9 g/km172.1 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km7.3 l/100km
Complaints31185
Recall campaigns31
Cylinders44
Displacement1,600 cc1,987 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km6.5 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears11
Height1,460 mm1,440 mm
Kerb weight1,194 kg1,388 kg
Length4,490 mm4,380 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionManual 5-spdManual 6-spd
Urban8.7 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Wheelbase2,620 mm2,640 mm
Width1,740 mm1,790 mm

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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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