Head-to-head
2025 Kia EV6 vs 2025 Nissan Versa
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 82.9 to 71.4, on fuel & range, space & cargo, tech & comfort. The Nissan Versa is ahead on price and safety.
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2025 Kia EV6
The 2025 Kia EV6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV6 Long Range RWD, is EPA…
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A2025 Nissan Versa
The 2025 Nissan Versa is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Versa, is EPA-rated at 35 …
Verdict · default weights
2025 Kia EV6
Clear winThe Kia EV6 wins clearly, 82.9 to 71.4, on fuel & range, space & cargo, tech & comfort. The Nissan Versa is ahead on price and safety.
Price 2025 Nissan Versa leads by 59.5
Fuel & range 2025 Kia EV6 leads by 67.1
Space & cargo 2025 Kia EV6 leads by 68.5
| Category · weight | 2025 Kia EV6overall 82.9 | 2025 Nissan Versaoverall 71.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 40.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 32.9 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.5 | 92.3 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 31.5 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 96.5 | 72.6 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 70 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 82.9 | 71.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Kia EV6: base trim Light RWD · Nissan Versa: base trim S (MT) FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Kia EV6 wins
- It is rated 115 combined against 35 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,900).
- It lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 19.
Where the 2025 Nissan Versa answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 53 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $25,510 lower ($17,390 against $42,900 base MSRP).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $42,900 | $17,390 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,598 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor | 1.6L DOHC inline-4 HR16DE |
| Fuel injection system | — | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 122 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 128 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 115 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 103 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 10.65:1 | 4.214 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 5 |
| Transmission type | Gear Reduction Unit | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — |
| Overall height | 60.8 in | 57.5 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 177 in |
| Overall width | 74 in | 68.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 103 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.7 cu-ft | 14.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39 in | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 36.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 44.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 31 in |
| Third-row legroom | 39 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 2,599 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,132 lbs | 2,599 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,115 lbs | 3,523 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with inclined strut bearing and Single Lower Arm | Independent strut, twin tube shock absorbers, 21.0-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | 5 Multi-link | Torsion beam, twin tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-Mounted Electric Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Electric power-assisted steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 255 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Hand brake in center console |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 203 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | drum |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 15 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | 195/65R15 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 10.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 53.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 53.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
167 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion-type with sensor) - Junction Turning | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist System (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | std | — |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic brake force distribution | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold | std | — |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | std | — |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | std | — |
| Tamper proof door lock key cylinder | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | — | std |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Vehicle Security System | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| RearView Monitor | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System w/individual tire pressure display | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi hotspot | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | std | — |
| 12.3-inch navigation display unit with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, with integrated Modem (AVN 5.0 with TMU) | std | — |
| 4-speaker AM / FM audio system | — | std |
| 7-inch color touchscreen display audio system | — | std |
| Aux-in port | — | std |
| Bluetooth hands-free phone system | — | std |
| Front and rear door speakers (x4) | std | — |
| Front tweeter (x2) | std | — |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | — | opt |
| Shark fin antenna | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | std | — |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth | — | std |
| USB ports | — | std |
| Wireless charging pad | std | — |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start | std | — |
| 12-volt power outlet | — | std |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls | — | std |
| Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Power door locks (driver's side switch) | — | std |
| Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto-down feature | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with trunk release | — | std |
| Remote trunk release lever | — | std |
| Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Vehicle to load (V2L) connector | opt | — |
| Central door locks | std | — |
| Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog | std | — |
| Front and rear air conditioning vents | std | — |
Seating12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| 60 / 40 split fold-down | — | opt |
| Heated | std | — |
| 6-way manual driver's seat | — | std |
| 2nd row reclining | std | — |
| 4-way manual passenger's seat | — | std |
| Cloth | — | std |
| Combination recycled fabric / SynTex seat material | std | — |
| Fixed back rear seats | — | std |
| Front and rear adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Manual passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining | std | — |
| 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) | std | — |
Interior35 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror | std | — |
| 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster | std | — |
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel | — | std |
| Artificial leather steering wheel | std | — |
| Bottle holders (2 front doors) | — | std |
| Cloth trim roof | std | — |
| Coat hook (x1) | std | — |
| Cupholders (2 front) | — | std |
| Day / night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Door courtesy reflector | std | — |
| Driver footrest | — | std |
| Driver's visor vanity mirror | — | std |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | std | — |
| Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) | std | — |
| Front door pockets | — | std |
| Front map lights | — | std |
| Front passenger seat back pocket | std | — |
| Front passenger seat map pockets | — | opt |
| Glove box with illumination | std | — |
| Glove compartment | — | std |
| Illuminated entry | — | std |
| LED center room lamp | std | — |
| LED map lamp | std | — |
| LED puddle lamps | std | — |
| Map light (door linked) | — | std |
| Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles | std | — |
| Plastic scuff plates | std | — |
| Recycled fabric crashpad | std | — |
| Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | opt | std |
| LED rear cargo light | std | — |
| Trip computer | std | — |
| Carpet flooring | std | — |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | std | — |
Exterior30 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full Projection LED headlamps | std | — |
| Power folding outside mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps | std | — |
| 15 x 6.5-inch steel wheels with cover | — | std |
| 16 x 6.0-inch machined finish aluminum-alloy wheels | — | opt |
| 19-inch Alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic film windshield | std | — |
| Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles | std | — |
| Black power-adjustable remote sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Black-painted wheel arches | std | — |
| Body color heated sideview mirrors | std | — |
| Body-color outside door handles | std | — |
| Center high mount stop light | — | std |
| Chrome grille | — | std |
| Heated (Defroster) tailgate | std | — |
| High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) | std | — |
| High-Gloss black lower fascia bumper | std | — |
| High-gloss black outside mirrors | std | — |
| High-gloss black side sills | std | — |
| Laminated windshield glass | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | — |
| LED with LED signature lamps (low and high beam) headlights | — | std |
| Rear (left) charge port door | std | — |
| Rear LED combination lamps | std | — |
| Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) | std | — |
| Resin black exterior door handles | — | std |
| Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop lamp | std | — |
| Spare tire: T125/70D15 | — | std |
| Auto on / off | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive configuration: Front engine / front-wheel drive | — | std |
| 125 kW Electric Motor Output | std | — |
| 5-speed manual transmission | — | std |
| 63.0 kWh Battery | std | — |
| D-step Xtronic CVT | — | opt |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Comfort, Sport and Snow modes | std | — |
| In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) | opt | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire gear selector | std | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Selective Damping Control Valve and Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) shock absorber | std | — |
| McPherson Strut Single Lower Arm Type front suspension | std | — |
| Multi-link rear suspension | std | — |
| Rear Selective Damping Control Valve shock absorber | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo cover | opt | — |
| Cargo power outlet | std | — |
| Hidden storage tray in cargo area | std | — |
| Luggage board | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia EV6
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / — / ★★★★★
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 53 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (39), Power Train (13), Fuel/Propulsion System (10)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Versa
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 12 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (4), Engine (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (3)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia EV6Light RWD | Nissan VersaS (MT) FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,900 (base trim) | $17,390 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $42,900 – $63,800 8 trims | $17,390 – $21,390 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | EV6 Standard Range RWD | Versa |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $1,900 |
| EV range | 237 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Kia EV6 or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 82.9 to 71.4, on fuel & range, space & cargo, tech & comfort. The Nissan Versa is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia EV6 scores 82.9 and the 2025 Nissan Versa 71.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Kia EV6 or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The 2025 Nissan Versa starts lower — $17,390 against $42,900, a gap of $25,510 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Kia EV6 or the 2025 Nissan Versa?
2025 Kia EV6: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2025 Nissan Versa: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Kia EV6 and the 2025 Nissan Versa?
Where the 2025 Kia EV6 wins: it is rated 115 combined against 35 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,900), and lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 19. Where the 2025 Nissan Versa answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 53 filed with NHTSA) and starts $25,510 lower ($17,390 against $42,900 base MSRP). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.