Cheap, fuel-efficient, subcompacts are a dying breed, and that’s a pretty sad thing. While the likes of the much-loved Mitsubishi Mirage are soon to be a hazy illusion in the distance, Nissan is still clinging to its subcompact. The Versa has a 2024 model and is still ridiculously economical for something without a hybrid powertrain. In the city, the Versa will clock around 32 MPG. This increases to 40 MPG on the highway, averaging out at a combined 35 MPG in total. The highway efficiency is particularly impressive, and if we were judging this list on best-case scenario MPG, the Versa would place a lot higher.
While environmental concerns are entirely valid, a lot of the interest in fuel economy is purely financial. Because of this, we should also take the little Nissan’s MSRP into account. You can nab one for just over $16,000, making it one of the cheaper vehicles on the list. While some other models may have slightly better fuel economy, it will take a long time for that difference to pay for itself. If you can cope with having a tiny ride, then the Versa is a very solid choice.
