2013 Nissan Cube vs. Its Competition
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None of the vehicles that we'd consider as alternatives to the Cube are quite as, ehem, Cubic as this Nissan.
The Scion xD is sized very closely with the Cube--only a slight bit smaller--but it doesn't have nearly as much backseat space or cargo room.
The Cube is sized in line with the last-generation Scion xB, a vehicle that found a cult following in the U.S., but the current xB is quite a bit larger and heavier than both the Cube and the last xB, yet it doesn't feel any roomier.
The xB's heftier driving feel and better stability on the highway are positives, but its real-world gas mileage isn't as good as the Cube's.
For day-to-day use and commuting, the Kia Soul is probably the top rival, as well as the driving enthusiasts' choice; the Soul handles well even if it doesn't have a lot of power, and it manages to get better mileage on the highway than the Cube.
The only weakness for the Soul is its lack of refinement inside.
Those who are okay spending a bit more will also want to include the quirky MINI Cooper Clubman, which has hinged rear doors and is a 'utility coupe' of sorts.
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The 2013 Nissan Cube is boxy alright, but in a way that prioritizes style and fashion, not outright practicality. | The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is the first head-to-head challenger for the Toyota Prius since that car grabbed the green mantle a decade ago--and in many ways, the Ford's a better daily driver. | The 2013 Kia Soul is both soulful and sensible--a distinctive, roomy, fun to drive alternative to staid small sedans or utility vehicles. | Packed with value, the 2013 Scion xd isn't quite as much fun to drive as it looks. | Trendy or odd, the Scion xB jams plenty of space and versatility into its compact footprint. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $16,760 | N/A | $14,400 | $15,745 | $16,300 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 25 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas I4 | N/A | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Small Station Wagon | N/A | Small Station Wagon | Subcompact Cars | Small Station Wagon |
| Style Name | ||||
| 5-Door Wagon Manual S | N/A | 5-Door Wagon Man Base | 5-Door HB Man (Natl) | 5-Door Wagon Man (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Wagon | N/A | 5 Door Wagon | Wagon | 4 Door Wagon |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual | N/A | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD |
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