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

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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

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7.6

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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.

TCC Likes

Adorable, angular shape
Fun to drive at city speeds
Spacious interior

Distinctive styling
Perky, economical powertrain
Quiet, refined interior

TCC Dislikes

Long travel for manual shifter
Road noise
Sluggish at higher speed

Light, disconnected steering feel
Rear seats don't tumble forward
Susceptible to crosswinds

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

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

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

48.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.0

35.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

42.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

47.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

52.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.3

97.7

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- 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 -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

6.30

Length, Overall (in)

161.6

156.7

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)

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 -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.4

58.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.73 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

11.02 x 0.95

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

13.2

Steering

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

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.1

18.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R18

P195/60R15

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P225/45R18

P195/60R15

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2820

2829

Wheels

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

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

15 x 4.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.4

7.25

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

142 @ 6000

122 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

137 @ 4600

127 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

1.8L/110

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

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.48

2.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.37

5.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.91

2.56-0.43

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

5 Door Wagon

5-Door Wagon

Vehicle Name

Kia Soul

Nissan cube

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.78

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Torsion Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.97

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

7.1

6.7

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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