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The 2009 Nissan Versa leads the small-car pack in spaciousness, which is worth considering if you carry passengers in the back seat. Standing tall in both dimensions and refinement, it may also tempt those who appreciate the smoothness of a CVT, which promises 33 miles per gallon on the highway (according to EPA fuel-economy estimates).
Nissan’s hatchback might not satisfy you if you need to fit three full-size occupants into the rear, but that’s common for entry-level compacts. If you like anti-lock braking but don’t want to pay extra for it, it’s an option on the Versa, not standard equipment.
Used 2009 Nissan Versa Sedan 4D | Used 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Used 2009 Kia Spectra | Used 2009 Suzuki SX4 | ||
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Price | $3,148 | $3,300 | $3,521 | $3,492 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
Fuel Economy | City 26/Hwy 34/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 107 @ 6000 RPM | 155 @ 6100 RPM | 138 @ 6000 RPM | 143 @ 5800 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |