2012 Nissan Versa SV compare

With an apparent focus on keeping its price low, Nissan made very little tech available in the 2012 Versa SV. It offers some basics, but competitors in this segment have more robust electronics.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ turbo is a competent driver with good fuel economy, but its cabin tech falls behind the compact-car competition.

Among the stiff economy car competition, the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer SE sets itself apart only by its impressive all-wheel-drive system, a feature with limited appeal.

It may not be the fastest, greenest, or most high-tech car in its class, but the 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS has possibly the best balance of those attributes at a great value.