
The Kia Soul is possibly the top rival to the Cube; it has a boxy but slightly more conventional appearance that many might prefer to the Cube's especially quirky look.
Relative to the Cube, the Soul is the driving enthusiasts' choice; it handles well even if it doesn't have a lot of power.
The Soul isn't as refined as the Cube, though.
At about 157 inches long, the Nissan Cube lands, size-wise, with the last-generation Scion xB.
The xB introduced for 2008 is quite a bit larger and heavier than both the Cube and the last xB, but it doesn't feel any roomier.
The xB does, however, feel heftier and might be a bit more stable on the highway, but its fuel economy isn't as good as the Cube's.
Visibility is also an issue in the xB.
Scion's smaller xD is sized very closely with the Cube, but it doesn't have nearly as much backseat space or cargo room.
Yet another option is the Chevrolet HHR; though larger than the Cube, the HHR feels more cramped inside, and the HHR's tired retro design and rental-car interior is less likely to appeal to young fashionistas.
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The 2011 Nissan Cube looks like nothing else, while being surprisingly practical. |
The 2011 Chevrolet HHR stands out with its retro exterior, but it's lackluster in most other respects. |
The 2011 Kia Soul is fashion-forward and fun-to-driveāand unlike most of its urban-wagon rivals, it's just as practical as it looks. |
Whether you see the 2011 Scion xB as trendy or odd, it packs a lot of space and versatility into a compact space. |
The 2011 Scion xD offers an impressive list of features and sporty accessories, but it's not as much fun to drive as its image suggests. |
MSRP From | ||||
$14,740 | $18,720 | $13,300 | $16,000 | $15,110 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
25 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas I4 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Small Station Wagon | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Station Wagon | Small Station Wagon | Subcompact Cars |
Style Name | ||||
5-Door Wagon I4 Manual 1.8 Base | FWD 4-Door LS | 5-Door Wagon Manual | 5-Door Wagon Manual (GS) | 5-Door HB Manual (GS) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
5-Door Wagon | 4 Door | 5 Door Wagon | 4 Door Wagon | 4 Door Wagon |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2011 Chevrolet HHR | 2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2011 Kia Soul | 2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2011 Scion xB | 2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2011 Scion xD |