The young buyers who used to seek out the Scion xB may never even have considered the two small wagons with retro styling, but they make a sensible comparison.
The Chevrolet HHR takes the same formula and gives it somewhat crisper styling—though it's surprisingly (and woefully) tight on interior space.
While it's slightly smaller, the new Kia Soul offers angular but smart styling, lots of interior space, and a high level of standard equipment, despite being far from the quickest box on the block.
The MINI Cooper Clubman is considerably pricier than the other three, and its door layout-one on the driver's side, two on the passenger side, and "church doors" in the rear-may put off some buyers.
But its on-the-road character is far sportier than any of the rest, for those who enjoy twisty routes.
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 2011 Scion xBBrowse Used Listings |  2011 Chevrolet HHRBrowse Used Listings |  2011 Kia SoulBrowse Used Listings |
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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 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-drive—and unlike most of its urban-wagon rivals, it's just as practical as it looks. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $16,000 | $18,720 | $13,300 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Gas I4 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||
| Small Station Wagon | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Station Wagon |
| Style Name | ||
| 5-Door Wagon Manual (GS) | FWD 4-Door LS | 5-Door Wagon Manual |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| 4 Door Wagon | 4 Door | 5 Door Wagon |
| Transmission | ||
| Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | ||
| 2011 Scion xB vs. 2011 Chevrolet HHR | 2011 Scion xB vs. 2011 Kia Soul | |
