Compare 2014 Kia Soul vs 2014 Nissan Cube vs 2013 Scion xB

2014 Kia Soul
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5-Door Wgn Automatic !
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic ! 23 31 $19,521 $20,500
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic + 23 31 $17,523 $18,400
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic Base 24 30 $16,275 $16,900
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual Base 24 30 $14,595 $14,900
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5-Door Wgn CVT S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
cube 5-Door Wgn CVT S 27 31 $17,446 $17,900
cube 5-Door Wgn CVT SL 27 31 $18,515 $19,000
cube 5-Door Wgn Manual S 25 30 $16,475 $16,900
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5-Door Wgn Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic 22 28 $17,024 $17,920
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic 10 Series 22 28 $19,153 $20,160
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual 22 28 $16,122 $16,970
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual 10 Series 22 28 $18,250 $19,210
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,521
$17,446
$17,024
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$20,500
$17,900
$17,920
Monthly Payment Estimate
$342 / month
$298 / month
$299 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
7.4
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Kia Soul doesn’t stray from its iconic profile, but it dons more sophistication inside and underneath—with fewer compromises and all in the name of city-friendly, tall-wagon goodness. The 2014 Nissan Cube is a boxy fashion statement that puts an emphasis on style, but at the expense of some practicality. Call it fashionable or not; the 2013 Scion xB offers box-on-wheels versatility, easy maneuverability, and a strong list of features, all at a very affordable price.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 27 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
31 mpg 31 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Station Wagon Small Station Wagon Small Station Wagon
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101 97.7 110.9
Second Hip Room (in)
49.3 47.6 46.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 52.2 55.8
Second Head Room (in)
39.5 40.2 41.2
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.7 52.4 54.7
Front Leg Room (in)
40.9 42.4 40.7
Front Hip Room (in)
53.2 48.8 52.7
Second Leg Room (in)
39.1 35.5 38.0
Front Head Room (in)
39.6 42.6 40.0
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
61.4 58.1 60.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.9 - 5.1
Length, Overall (in)
163 156.7 167.3
Height, Overall (in)
63 65 63.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9 58.3 59.8
Wheelbase (in)
101.2 99.6 102.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.9 66.7 69.3
Liftover Height (in)
- 28.6 - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- - - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
61.3 - -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
24.2 - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
- 58.1 11.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- 11.4 NA
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- 39.7 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
- 11.4 69.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 9.5 - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 45.2 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- - - TBD -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 11 10.8 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes - Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 11.7 11.0 x - TBD -
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc Front Disc/Rear Drum Power
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA 11.7 NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.2 13.2 14.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 33.4 34.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- - 16.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- - 2.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- - - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/45HR18 P195/60HR15 P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/45HR18 P195/60HR15 P205/55R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2879 2823 3084
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 15 X 6 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 15 X 6 16 x 6.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 110 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
151 @ 4000 127 @ 4800 162 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.8 L/108 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
164 @ 6200 122 @ 5200 158 @ 6000
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI Electronic Fuel Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 28 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 31 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 27 22
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.21 2.56 - 0.43 3.94
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 5.47 2.74
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.80 - 1.41
Trans Type
6 1 4
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38 2.69 3.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.64 - 2.20
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.39 - 1.02
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 - NA
Clutch Size (in)
- - NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Kia Soul Nissan cube Scion xB
Body Style
Hatchback Wagon Wagon
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam NA
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - 1.04
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- - NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 (Est) 6.6 (Est) 7.8
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - 6
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- - 6.2
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
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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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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