Compare 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
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
8.2
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.
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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
5 5
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 - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
63.1 63.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.7 62.5
Wheelbase (in)
103.5 100.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - 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)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
25.2 19.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 10.3 x 0.4
Brake Type
Power Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
9.8 x 1.7 NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x 1.0 11.0 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
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 - - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P215/55R16 P235/45R18
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - NA
Front Tire Order Code
QDB - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R16 P235/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code
QDB - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3155 2820
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - NA
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 - NA
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 - 90
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 NA
Displacement
2.2L/134 2.0L/121
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 28
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.76 2.63
Trans Order Code
MM5 NA
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
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.77
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.38 4.21
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.18 1.80
Trans Type
5 6
Summary
Body Style
4 Door 5 Door Wagon
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet HHR Kia Soul
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-independent Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
torsion beam w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
strut-type w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.2 7.3
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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