2016 head-to-head · Compact Car
2016 Nissan Versa vs Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch · 44 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas and $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2016 Nissan Versa (34 MPG) costs about $1,368 a year to fuel and the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (44 MPG) about $1,347.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Versa
- Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Side by side
| Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,368 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,347 |
| 34 MPG | Combined efficiency | 44 MPG |
| 31 MPG | City | 42 MPG |
| 39 MPG | Highway | 48 MPG |
| 94 cu ft | Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| 19 cu ft | Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| 262 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 200 g/mi |
| 8/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 8/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 9/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo |
| CVT | Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Nissan Versa vs Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid across model years
- Nissan Versa
- Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Nissan Versa has more cargo space (19 vs. 16 cu ft).
Among 51 2016 compact cars, the Nissan Versa ranks 11th and the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 9th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Nissan Versa is a conventional gas model, while the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2016 Nissan Versa or the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The Nissan Versa is rated 34 MPG combined and the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 44 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Nissan Versa vs. the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $1,368 for the Nissan Versa and $1,347 for the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan Versa, with 19 cu ft of luggage volume versus 16 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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