2014 Nissan Cube vs 2014 Scion xD

2014 Nissan Cube

2014 Scion xD

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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 HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xD 5-Door HB Automatic	27	33	$15,884	$16,720
xD 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$15,124	$15,920

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,446

$15,884

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,900

$16,720

Monthly Payment Estimate

$298 / month

$279 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Nissan Cube is a boxy fashion statement that puts an emphasis on style, but at the expense of some practicality.

Sadly, the 2014 Scion xD is less fun to drive than to look at, though it's spacious for its size.

TCC Likes

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

Good interior space
Strong value for money
Base model well equipped

TCC Dislikes

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

Aging, unchanged shape
Unimpressive gas mileage
Rear-seat headroom is tight

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

40.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

84.5

Front Hip Room (in)

48.8

51.1

Second Leg Room (in)

35.5

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

42.6

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.6

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

51.9

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.4

50.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.3

58.7

Wheelbase (in)

99.6

96.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

67.9

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Track Width, Front (in)

58.1

58.5

Length, Overall (in)

156.7

154.7

Height, Overall (in)

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

11.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

39.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

11.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

9.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

45.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

10.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

35.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.7

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

11.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/60HR15

P195/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/60HR15

P195/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2823

2665

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

127 @ 4800

125 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/108

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

122 @ 5200

128 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.56 - 0.43

2.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.47

4.13

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.69

2.34

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan cube

Scion xD

Body Style

Wagon

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6 (Est)

6.3

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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