2010 Kia Soul vs 2010 Scion xB - The Car Connection

2010 Kia Soul

2010 Scion xB

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5-Door Wgn Automatic !

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic !	24	30	$17,300	$18,195
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic +	24	30	$15,550	$16,195
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic Sport	24	30	$17,300	$18,195
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual	26	31	$13,040	$13,300
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual !	24	30	$16,350	$17,195
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual +	24	30	$14,590	$15,195
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual Sport	24	30	$16,350	$17,195

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5-Door Wgn Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic	22	28	$15,960	$16,800
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic Release Series 7.0	22	28	$18,300	$19,270
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual	22	28	$15,057	$15,850
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual Release Series 7.0	22	28	$17,398	$18,320

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Invoice Price

$17,300

$15,960

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,195

$16,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$303 / month

$280 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Fun, fun, fun: Kia tries a little Soul on for size, and it fits.

The 2010 Scion xB has a lot of space, polarizing looks, and lots of safety features. It provides good value for those on a budget, trendy or not.

TCC Likes

Adorable, angular shape
Fun and spacious interior
Standard safety equipment

Roomy backseat
Standard safety features
Cargo capability

TCC Dislikes

Manual shifter has long travel
Drivetrain thrum at highway speed
Not quick

Impractical central instruments
Not-very-good gas mileage
Driver's seat ergonomics

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

40.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

40.0

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102

100.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

63.4

64.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

100.4

102.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

161.6

167.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

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)

53.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

19.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Trunk Volume (ft³)

21.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

14.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-and-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.81

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.1

16.0

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R18

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P225/45R18

P205/55R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2820

3086

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.4

6.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

142 @ 6000

158 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPFI

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

137 @ 4600

162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

- TBD -

Displacement

2.0L/120

2.4L/144

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.48

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

2.20

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.37

2.74

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

3.94

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

5dr Wgn

4 Door Wagon

Vehicle Name

Kia Soul

Scion xB

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.04

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

7.2

7.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7.2

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