2021 head-to-head · Compact Car
2021 Mazda 2 vs Nissan Versa
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2021 Mazda 2 (35 MPG) costs about $1,329 a year to fuel and the 2021 Nissan Versa (35 MPG) about $1,329.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mazda 2
- Nissan Versa
Side by side
| Mazda 2 | Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,329 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,329 |
| 35 MPG | Combined efficiency | 35 MPG |
| 32 MPG | City | 32 MPG |
| 40 MPG | Highway | 40 MPG |
| 87 cu ft | Passenger volume | 90 cu ft |
| 16 cu ft | Cargo volume | 15 cu ft |
| 253 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 254 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| 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.
Mazda 2 vs Nissan Versa across model years
- Mazda 2
- Nissan Versa
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 passenger space (90 vs. 87 cu ft); the Mazda 2 has more cargo space (16 vs. 15 cu ft).
Among 37 2021 compact cars, the Mazda 2 ranks 10th and the Nissan Versa 9th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Mazda 2 vs. the Nissan Versa per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,329 for the Mazda 2 and $1,329 for the Nissan Versa.
Which has more cargo space?
The Mazda 2, with 16 cu ft of luggage volume versus 15 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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