Compare 2010 Kia Soul vs 2010 Scion xB

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
Pricing
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
7.6
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.
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TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Station Wagon Small Station Wagon
Interior Dimensions
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
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 54.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.1 40.7
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.3 52.7
Second Leg Room (in)
39 38.0
Front Head Room (in)
40.2 40.0
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8 60.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.5 5.1
Length, Overall (in)
161.6 167.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
63.4 64.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - 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
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
19.3 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA -
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 - -
Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 21.7
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes 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)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x - TBD - 10.8 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.7 14.0
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.1 16.0
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 - - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Front Tire Size
P225/45R18 P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Spare Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R18 P205/55R16
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2820 3086
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
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 Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.4 6.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
137 @ 4600 162 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
- TBD - NA
Displacement
2.0L/120 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
142 @ 6000 158 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
MPFI SFI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 24
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.41
Trans Type
4 4
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.48 3.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55 2.20
Trans Order Code
- TBD - NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.37 2.74
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71 1.02
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.92 3.94
Summary
Vehicle Name
Kia Soul Scion xB
Body Style
5dr Wgn 4 Door Wagon
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.04
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7.2 7
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.2 7.8

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