2012 Kia Soul vs 2012 Nissan Cube

2012 Kia Soul

2012 Nissan Cube

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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

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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	$16,952	$17,580
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 CVT 1.8 SL	27	31	$18,010	$18,680
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 Manual 1.8 Base	25	30	$14,452	$14,980
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 Manual 1.8 S	25	30	$15,991	$16,580

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,700

$16,952

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,600

$17,580

Monthly Payment Estimate

$327 / month

$293 / 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 name rings true: this Kia has a Soul, with fun road manners and tall-wagon practicality baked into its kicky shape.

For those motivated by style and fashion—yet still needing a healthy dose of practicality—the Cube hits the right buttons; practical types might find it hard to get past some packaging issues, though.

TCC Likes

Angular and adorable, hamsters or no
A nimble urban cruiser
Roomy cabin with good seats

A box, styled like no other
Perky feel, especially with manual
Strong value for the money

TCC Dislikes

Manual shifter's long throw
Road noise
Navigation means no UVO

Rear seats don't fold to the floor
Overly light steering feel
Susceptible to crosswinds

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

40.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

52.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

48.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.3

97.7

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

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

6.30

Length, Overall (in)

161.6

156.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

63.4

65.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

28.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.4

58.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

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 -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x 0.4

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 1.0

11.02 x 0.95

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.6

18.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.6

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

Front Tire Size

P235/45R18

P195/60HR15

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45R18

P195/60HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

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

2831

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

15 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

15 x 6.0

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

Displacement

2.0L/121

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6500

122 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 4800

127 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

2.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36-3.51

5.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Continuously variable ratio

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

2.56-0.43

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

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.97

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

7.3

6.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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