2011 Chevrolet HHR vs 2012 Kia Soul

2011 Chevrolet HHR

2012 Kia Soul

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FWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HHR FWD 4-Door LS	22	32	$17,971	$18,720
HHR FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	22	32	$18,931	$19,720
HHR FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	22	30	$18,931	$19,720
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LS	22	32	$18,268	$19,030

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5-Door Wgn Automatic !

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic !	23	28	$18,700	$19,600
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic +	23	28	$16,600	$17,300
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic Base	25	30	$15,100	$15,700
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual +	24	29	$15,650	$16,300
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual Base	25	30	$13,600	$13,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,971

$18,700

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,720

$19,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$312 / month

$327 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Chevrolet HHR stands out with its retro exterior, but it's lackluster in most other respects.

The name rings true: this Kia has a Soul, with fun road manners and tall-wagon practicality baked into its kicky shape.

TCC Likes

Soft, mostly comfortable ride
Cargo-friendly layout
Fuel efficiency

Angular and adorable, hamsters or no
A nimble urban cruiser
Roomy cabin with good seats

TCC Dislikes

Tight headroom
Uncomfortable back seat
Transmission only has four speeds

Manual shifter's long throw
Road noise
Navigation means no UVO

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

50.1

53.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

39.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

40.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.4

102.3

Second Hip Room (in)

50.6

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

55.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

176.2

161.6

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

63.1

63.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.7

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

103.5

100.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.1

70.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

61.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

57.7

53.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.2

19.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x 0.4

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.8 x 1.7

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x 1.0

11.0 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.2

12.7

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.5

14.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

34.6

Steering Type

Variable electric

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55R16

P235/45R18

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

QDB

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R16

P235/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QDB

- TBD -

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3155

2820

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.4

6.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6100

164 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

SFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

150 @ 4800

148 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LE8

Displacement

2.2L/134

2.0L/121

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.76

2.63

Trans Order Code

MM5

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.36-3.51

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.89

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

4.21

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.18

1.80

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

5 Door Wagon

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet HHR

Kia Soul

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-independent

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

torsion beam

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

strut-type

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.2

7.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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