Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Nissan Versa:
The Mirage and Versa compete at the bottom end of the new car market in Canada & the US. Along with the Chevy Spark, they're the 3 cheapest new cars you can buy.
Price
The price really depends on what you're looking for. The Versa does start out cheaper if you go with the 5-speed. Bumping up to the automatic adds $1000. However, if you bump up to higher mpg rated CVT models, the price gap is nearly non-existent.
(US dollars...)
5-Speed Automatic CVT Mirage $12,995 - $13,995 Versa $11,990 $12,990 $13,790
Fuel economy
Winner Mirage, hands down, with either transmission. You really have to go to a hybrid to beat the Mirage in this category.
Ratings are city/highway/combined
5-Speed Automatic CVT Mirage 34/42/37 - 37/44/40 Versa 27/36/30 26/35/30 31/40/35
Weight
Again, the Mirage is looking much more attractive in the weight category. It is hundreds of pounds lighter in either trim.
5-Speed Automatic CVT Mirage 1,973 - 2,029 Versa 2,363 2,421 2,437
Power
This is where the Versa has the advantage. Its much larger 1.6L engine pumps out a good amount more horsepower.
Weight / Power is in lbs / horsepower.
Horsepower Weight / Power Ratio Mirage 74 26.7 Versa 109 21.7
Safety
Mirage - There are no NHTSA ratings for the Mirage yet. This will be updated when they become available.
Versa - The Versa achieved a 4/5 star rating on the NHTSA safety rating.
Passenger space
Despite being over two feet shorter (148.8in vs 175.4in), the Mirage's hatch still has more cargo volume! Interior passenger volume does go to the Versa by a little bit.
Measurements are in cubic feet.
interor passenger volume cargo volume Mirage 86.1 17.2 Versa 90.2 14.9
Warranty
The Mirage has a great warranty across the board. If you opt for the CVT equipped Versa, you get a longer warranty.
Warranty Mirage 10 year/100k Versa 5 year/60k, CVT has 10 year/120k