2011 Nissan Versa vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Versa would be higher. Both 2011 Nissan Versa and 2013 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Versa weights approximately 1 kg more than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Corolla (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Versa | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Versa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4295 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
