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2021 Nissan Versa vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta uses less fuel: 6.9 against 7.8 l/100km, about 12% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $799 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Nissan Versa has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 4). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 19 specifications compared.

Nissan2021 Nissan VersaFull specifications →vsVolkswagen2021 Volkswagen JettaFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Nissan Versa7.8 l/100km
2021 Volkswagen Jetta6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Nissan Versa183.9 g/km
2021 Volkswagen Jetta161.6 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Nissan Versa1,194 kg
2021 Volkswagen Jetta1,350 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Nissan Versa3
2021 Volkswagen Jetta4
Owner complaints
2021 Nissan Versa31
2021 Volkswagen Jetta69
NCAP overall rating
2021 Nissan Versa5
2021 Volkswagen Jetta5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Nissan Versa2021 Volkswagen Jetta
CO2183.9 g/km161.6 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km6.9 l/100km
Complaints3169
Recall campaigns34
Cylinders44
Displacement1,600 cc1,395 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km5.7 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears17
Height1,460 mm1,460 mm
Kerb weight1,194 kg1,350 kg
Length4,490 mm4,720 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionManual 5-spdManual 6-spd
Urban8.7 l/100km7.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,620 mm2,690 mm
Width1,740 mm1,810 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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