The 2010 Kia Soul takes on a trio of popular, hip-styled wagons and one just arriving in showrooms.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevrolet HHR are kissing American cousins, both offering four-cylinder engines and formerly nifty retro styling that has simply not aged well.
The PT Cruiser has been cancelled, so deals are exceptional.
The Scion xB is the newer version of the compact wagon that launched Toyota's youth brand; the current version has sold more slowly, as it's grown larger and heavier and lost its Japanese flair.
The Nissan Cube is the other newbie in the group; with a smaller overall size, a less functional interior, and an unusual tailgate shape, its appeal lies mostly in its softer, feminine style.
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Fun, fun, fun: Kia tries a little Soul on for size, and it fits. |
The 2010 Chevrolet HHR has love-it-or-hate-it styling, but it should appeal to those who want good cargo capability in an economical ride. |
The spacious, refined 2010 Nissan Cube makes a whole lot of sense for city dwellers, and it'll get you more attention than many sport coupes. |
The 2010 Scion xB has a lot of space, polarizing looks, and lots of safety features. It provides good value for those on a budget, trendy or not. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $13,300 | $18,720 | $13,990 | $15,850 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas I4 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||
| Small Station Wagon | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Station Wagon | Small Station Wagon |
| Style Name | |||
| 5-Door Wagon Manual | FWD 4-Door LS | 5-Door Wagon I4 Manual 1.8 Base | 5-Door Wagon Manual (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 5dr Wgn | 4 Door | 5-Door Wagon | 4 Door Wagon |
| Transmission | |||
| Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
| 2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Chevrolet HHR | 2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Nissan Cube | 2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Scion xB | |
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