Article Comments 2007 Nissan Versa SL Long-Term Test

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Long-Term Test: 2007 Nissan Versa SL - Our 2007 Honda Fit couldn't get a fair shake as the lone subcompact in the Inside Line long-term test fleet, so we've just acquired a 2007 Nissan Versa. (more)

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#14 of 28 Re: sad mpg [bobw3] by bobw3 May 09, 2007 (7:49 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (May 08, 2007 5:29 pm) Actually, the Versa seems like a good car. To me, though, the steering and handling are much better on the Fit based on several test drives of the Versa. The roominess of the cargo area behind the 2nd row is also larger in the Fit, and that was important to me because when I use the Fit for road trips with a carseat in the back, I need all the space I can get behind the 2nd row. Also, when I was car-shopping, I couldn't get a Versa with anti-lock brakes & CVT. Since having the Fit, I've found that my real-world Fit MPG is better than what I've read by many Versa owners. And I trust the reliability of Honda over Nissan. The Fit also leaves more space in my garage for other things since it's so short...I like that too. The Versa does have more space in the 2nd row, and more creature comforts up front. Each person has to weigh the positive and negative aspects of each car to make their decision. Replies to this message: flightnurse (May 09, 2007 8:19 am) jacksan1 (May 09, 2007 8:47 am) flightnurse (May 09, 2007 9:06 pm) and 3 more... bobw3 (May 09, 2007 10:25 am) flightnurse (May 09, 2007 9:05 pm)
#15 of 28 Re: sad mpg [bobw3] by flightnurse May 09, 2007 (8:19 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (May 09, 2007 7:49 am) Bob, how can you compare the versa MPG to the FIT when the Fit has a 1.5l 109hp engine to the Versa 1.8l 122hp.. Like I said before and it seems you aren't getting it. The only comparison to the two that can be made it is they are both B cars, and that is it. Other then that they can not be compared. Tony Replies to this message: jacksan1 (May 09, 2007 8:47 am) flightnurse (May 09, 2007 9:06 pm) backy (May 10, 2007 6:33 am) and 2 more... bobw3 (May 09, 2007 10:25 am) flightnurse (May 09, 2007 9:05 pm)
#16 of 28 Re: sad mpg [flightnurse] by jacksan1 May 09, 2007 (8:47 am)
Replying to: flightnurse (May 09, 2007 8:19 am) how can you compare the versa MPG to the FIT when the Fit has a 1.5l 109hp engine to the Versa 1.8l 122hp. Yes, you can compare the two precisely because they are in the same segment (in the U.S., that is). Bob's comparison is valid. The Versa uses the bigger engine in the U.S. because the car needs the larger displacement to have an effecive performance level due to its weight. Neither the Fit nor Yaris, for instance, needs the same displacement to do the job. The fact that the Versa needs a bigger engine than the other cars and thus sacrifices (a bit) the fuel economy to do what other small cars can do is definitely a comparison factor. In this segment, fuel economy is a big part of the equation, and what matters is how many MPGs you are getting, not the size of the engine. Remember, Tony, that the Versa (Tiida) IS a 1.5 liter car elsewhere in the world. Nissan designed it to be a 1.5 L car, and it definitely is. It is just that in the U.S. it comes with a 1.8 liter engine, and it appears that one pays for that in terms of MPG (somewhat - not that much). Replies to this message: flightnurse (May 09, 2007 9:06 pm) backy (May 10, 2007 6:33 am) flightnurse (May 10, 2007 7:06 am) and 1 more...
#17 of 28 Re: sad mpg [flightnurse] by bobw3 May 09, 2007 (10:25 am)
Replying to: flightnurse (May 09, 2007 8:19 am) Show me the advantages of that 13hp. Replies to this message: flightnurse (May 09, 2007 9:05 pm)
#18 of 28 Re: sad mpg [bobw3] by flightnurse May 09, 2007 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (May 09, 2007 10:25 am) easy, lets load both cars with 4 passenager, and cargo and lets go for a drive... Tony
#19 of 28 Re: sad mpg [jacksan1] by flightnurse May 09, 2007 (9:06 pm)
Replying to: jacksan1 (May 09, 2007 8:47 am) fuuny thing is since we are talking about cars that are sold here in the USA, not the world.. Replies to this message: backy (May 10, 2007 6:33 am) flightnurse (May 10, 2007 7:06 am) backy (May 10, 2007 7:13 am)
#20 of 28 Re: sad mpg [flightnurse] by backy May 10, 2007 (6:33 am)
Replying to: flightnurse (May 09, 2007 9:06 pm) FYI, Town Hall is a world-wide forum and there are many posters from outside the U.S. Replies to this message: flightnurse (May 10, 2007 7:06 am) backy (May 10, 2007 7:13 am)
#21 of 28 Re: sad mpg [backy] by flightnurse May 10, 2007 (7:06 am)
Replying to: backy (May 10, 2007 6:33 am) yes.I fully understand that, but the person I was talking to lives in the US. Replies to this message: backy (May 10, 2007 7:13 am)
#22 of 28 Re: sad mpg [flightnurse] by backy May 10, 2007 (7:13 am)
Replying to: flightnurse (May 10, 2007 7:06 am) People who live in the U.S. can't talk about cars from other countries? Or people who live in other countries can't talk about cars in the U.S.??
#23 of 28 Easy by pf_flyer HOST May 10, 2007 (8:21 am)
Let's get back to discussing the Versa long term test and away from discussing each other please.