The Nissan Versa is a 4-door Sedan available in three trim levels: S, SV and SL. Regardless of the particular model, the Versa has the same 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine, offering only 109 horsepower. The Versa has two transmission options: a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic.

 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Style: The Nissan is available as only a sedan. The Sonic comes as a sedan or a hatchback. The largest available wheel size in the Versa is 15” and comes standard in steel. The Sonic has 15, 16 or 17 inch wheels available and comes standard in superior aluminum-alloy.

 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Power and Performance: The Versa offers only the 1.6L engine, which produces 29 less horsepower than both the ECOTEC 1.8L and 1.4L engines. Both of the Sonic’s available engines also offer more torque at a faster rate than the Versa.  The Sonic is also the only vehicle in its segment to offer a turbo engine. The Versa is limited to either 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic. The Sonic offers a 5-speed or 6-speed manual as well as a 6 speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission of the Sonic also has manual shift capabilities and the Nissan Vera’s CVT automatic does not. The Sonic’s transmissions all use hill holder technology to assist shifting while on steep grades. The Vera does not offer this feature. The Sonic has a 12.2 gallon fuel capacity and a greater fuel range than the Versa’s 10.8 gallon fuel tank. 
Interior: The Sonic has over 5” of additional hip room and over an inch of additional head room in its back seats compared to the Nissan Versa. The Versa also has less shoulder room in the front and back seats than the Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic’s steering wheel is telescopic as well as tilting for maximum comfort. The Versa’s steering column only tilts. Heated seats are available in the Sonic, but not the Versa.

 Connectivity: The Chevy Sonic offers an entire suite of OnStar services including turn-by-turn directions, hands free calling and remote diagnostics of your vehicle—just to name a few of OnStar’s features. The Versa offers no equivalent to this. The Sonic offers remote start options—the Versa does not. Satellite radio is standard on the Sonic—it is optional on the Versa.

 Quality, Reliability and Durability: The Sonic is the only subcompact car manufactured in America. The Versa is imported from Mexico. The Chevy Sonic’s warranty offers 40,000 additional miles of powertrain coverage, emergency roadside assistance, and courtesy transportation. The Versa offers far less powertrain coverage and no roadside assitence or courtesy transportation.

 Safety: The Chevrolet Sonic has an impressive 10 airbags and has rear power child safety locks. The Versa has only 6 airbags and does not offer child safety locks comprable to the Sonic. We at Art Gamblin Motors are confident that the Chevrolet Sonic is unequivocally superior to the Nissan Versa.

So we invite you to come test drive a new Sonic with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the difference for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see the why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a car and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!