Keep in mind, the estimated numbers are 5-cycle (EPA style), not the old 2-cycle NRCAN "optimistic" tests.
In other words: the 5-cycle numbers will be easy for anyone to beat with careful driving, and beat by a wide margin with serious effort.
But I agree: with a 109 hp engine, the car won't be winning eco-driving contests. It's got twice the power of an old Metro (though it carries ~400 lbs more weight).
The draw is price, price, price. I guess that sticking the Versa's drivetrain in this platform is what lets them keep the price down.
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Mirage trumps it despite slightly higher initial cost IMO.
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It'd be interesting to calculate payback period for the Mirage.