2014 Kia Soul vs 2014 Nissan Cube vs 2014 Scion xB

2014 Kia Soul

2014 Nissan Cube

2014 Scion xB

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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	27	$17,024	$17,920
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic Release Series 10.0	22	27	$19,399	$20,420
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual	22	27	$16,122	$16,970

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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

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7.4

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7.8

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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.

The 2014 Scion xB might not be as trendy -- or sensible -- as it tries to be, but it fits a lot of cabin space into a compact footprint.

TCC Likes

Much-improved cabin appointments
Useful, spacious interior
Improved next-gen infotainment

Stylish and functional
Good value for the money
Smooth, quiet ride

Looks like nothing else
Taxi-worthy backseat space
Good ride quality (low speeds)

TCC Dislikes

Engine noise
Automatic transmission’s ‘hunting’
Lackluster highway mileage

Finicky under crosswinds
Sub-par highway fuel economy
Back seat doesn't fold flat

Cluttered dash
Lackluster gas mileage
Noisy interior

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

27 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

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

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

42.6

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

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

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

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

163

156.7

168.1

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

61.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

11.4

11.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

9.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

45.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

11.4

11.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

39.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.7

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.2

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

33.4

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P195/60HR15

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P195/60HR15

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2879

2823

3084

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

15 X 6

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

15 X 6

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

127 @ 4800

162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/108

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6200

122 @ 5200

158 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

2.69

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

2.20

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

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

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Wagon

Vehicle Name

Kia Soul

Nissan cube

Scion xB

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.0 (Est)

6.6 (Est)

7.4

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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