2015 head-to-head · Compact Car
2015 Honda Civic CNG vs Nissan Versa
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 31 MPGe
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $2.90/gge natural gas and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2015 Honda Civic CNG (31 MPGe) costs about $1,403 a year to fuel and the 2015 Nissan Versa (34 MPG) about $1,368.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Honda Civic CNG
- Nissan Versa
Side by side
| Honda Civic CNG | Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,403 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,368 |
| 31 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 34 MPG |
| 27 MPGe | City | 31 MPG |
| 38 MPGe | Highway | 39 MPG |
| 95 cu ft | Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| 6 cu ft | Cargo volume | 19 cu ft |
| 218 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 261 g/mi |
| 8/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| Natural gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Natural gas (CNG) | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| 5-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Honda Civic CNG vs Nissan Versa across model years
- Honda Civic CNG
- Nissan Versa
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Nissan Versa has more cargo space (19 vs. 6 cu ft).
Among 52 2015 compact cars, the Honda Civic CNG ranks 12th and the Nissan Versa 11th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Honda Civic CNG is a natural-gas vehicle, while the Nissan Versa is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2015 Honda Civic CNG or the 2015 Nissan Versa?
Measured by cost to drive, the Nissan Versa. The Honda Civic CNG is rated 31 MPGe combined and the Nissan Versa 34 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Honda Civic CNG vs. the Nissan Versa per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $2.90/gge natural gas and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,403 for the Honda Civic CNG and $1,368 for the Nissan Versa.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan Versa, with 19 cu ft of luggage volume versus 6 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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