Compare 2011 Kia Soul vs 2011 Nissan Cube

2011 Kia Soul
2011 Nissan Cube
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5-Door Wgn Automatic !
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic ! 24 30 $17,560 $18,495
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic + 24 30 $15,810 $16,495
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic Sport 24 30 $17,560 $18,495
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual 26 31 $13,040 $13,300
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual + 24 30 $14,850 $15,495
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5-Door Wgn I4 CVT 1.8 S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 CVT 1.8 S 27 31 $16,490 $17,100
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 CVT 1.8 S Krom Edition 27 31 $20,710 $21,640
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 CVT 1.8 SL 27 31 $17,547 $18,200
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 Manual 1.8 Base 25 30 $14,221 $14,740
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 Manual 1.8 S 25 30 $15,528 $16,100
Pricing
Invoice Price
$17,560
$16,490
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,495
$17,100
Monthly Payment Estimate
$308 / month
$285 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2011 Kia Soul is fashion-forward and fun-to-drive—and unlike most of its urban-wagon rivals, it's just as practical as it looks. The 2011 Nissan Cube looks like nothing else, while being surprisingly practical.
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Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg 27 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Station Wagon Small Station Wagon
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
52.7 47.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.2 52.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.3 97.7
Second Head Room (in)
39.6 40.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 52.4
Front Leg Room (in)
42.1 42.4
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.3 48.8
Second Leg Room (in)
39.0 35.5
Front Head Room (in)
40.2 42.6
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8 58.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.5 6.30
Length, Overall (in)
161.6 156.7
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
63.4 65.0
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 28.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0 58.3
Wheelbase (in)
100.4 99.6
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.3 66.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
53.4 58.1
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)
19.3 11.4
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 39.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 45.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x - TBD - NA
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA 11.73 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x - TBD - 11.02 x 0.95
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.7 13.2
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.1 18.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.4 33.4
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Pwr
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 3.25
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - 33.4
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Front Tire Size
P225/45R18 P195/60R15
Spare Tire Size
Compact T125/70D15
Front Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Spare Tire Order Code
- TBD - NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R18 P195/60R15
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2820 2829
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact 15 x 4.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0 15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.4 7.25
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 110
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
137 @ 4600 127 @ 4800
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.0L/121 1.8L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
142 @ 6000 122 @ 5200
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection SMPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 28
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 NA
Trans Type
4 1
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.48 2.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55 NA
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.37 5.47
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71 NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic CVT Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.91 2.56-0.43
Summary
Vehicle Name
Kia Soul Nissan cube
Body Style
5 Door Wagon 5-Door Wagon
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.78
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.97
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 7
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 6.7
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
--
Overall Side Crash Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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