Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa
Highlights
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,990
|
$17,390
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
30 City / 41 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
147 hp
|
122 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
132 @ 4500
|
114 @ 4400
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
1.6 L/98
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
147 @ 6200
|
122 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
30 City / 41 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P195/65HR15
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
15 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P195/65HR15
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
15 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
Suspension
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
Steering
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
51 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
45 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
15 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Length, Overall |
183 in
|
177 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
103 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Hip Room |
51 in
|
50 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
69 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
31 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
96 ft³
|
89 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
36 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,908 lbs
|
2,598 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
11 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
120
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2025 Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
8 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
10 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The 2024 Kia Forte is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Nissan Versa with 34 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The 2025 Nissan Versa is cheaper than the 2024 Kia Forte with a $17,390 starting MSRP versus a $19,990 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The 2025 Nissan Versa has a better safety rating than the 2024 Kia Forte according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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