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The Pretenders: 2010 Kia Soul vs 2009 Nissan Cube vs 2009 Scion xB
| | 2010 Kia Soul | 2009 Nissan Cube | 2009 Scion xB | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front-engine, FWD | Front-engine, FWD | Front-engine, FWD | | Engine type | I-4, iron block/alum head | I-4, alum block/head | I-4, alum block/head | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 120.5 cu in/1975 cc | 109.7 cu in/1798 cc | 144.1 cu in/2362 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 142 hp @ 6000 rpm | 122 hp @ 5200 rpm | 158 hp @ 6000 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 137 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm | 127lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | | Redline | 6500 rpm | 6400 rpm | 6400 rpm | | Weight to power | 20.2 lb/hp | 23.1 lb/hp | 19.6 lb/hp | | Transmission | 5-speed manual | Continuously variable auto | 4-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 4.19:1/3.26:1 | 5.47:1/2.34:1 | 2.74:1/2.79:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; torsion beam, coil springs | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; torsion beam, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; torsion beam, coil springs | | Steering ratio | 15.1:1 | 18.4:1 | 16.0:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.9 | | Brakes, f;r | 11.0-in vented disc; 10.3-in disc, ABS | 11.0-in vented disc; 11.7-in drum, ABS | 10.8-in vented disc; 11.0-in disc, ABS | | Wheels | 7.0 x 18-in, cast aluminum | 6.0 x 16-in, cast aluminum | 6.5 x 16-in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 225/45R18 91V M+S, Hankook Optimo | 195/60R16 87H M+S, Toyo A20 | 205/55R16 M+S, Goodyear Eagle RSA | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 99.6 in | 102.4 in | | Track, f/r | 61.8/62.0 in | 58.1/58.3 in | 60.0/59.8 in | | Length x width x height | 161.6 x 70.3 x 63.4 in | 156.7 x 66.7 x 65.0 in | 167.3 x 69.3 x 64.7 in | | Turning circle | 34.4 ft | 33.4 ft | 34.8 ft | | Curb weight | 2875 lb | 2821 lb | 3091 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 60/40% | 59/41% | 63/37% | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 40.2/39.6 in | 42.6/40.2 in | 40.0/41.2 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.1/39.0 in | 42.4/35.5 in | 40.7/38.0 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 55.2/55.1 in | 52.2/52.4 in | 55.8/54.7 in | | Cargo volume | 19.3 cu ft | 11.4 cu ft | 21.7 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.8 sec | 3.4 sec | 2.8 sec | | 0-40 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.2 | | 0-50 | 6.2 | 3.9 | 6.2 | | 0-60 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 8.5 | | 0-70 | 12.2 | 12.5 | 11.0 | | 0-80 | 16.1 | 16.6 | 15.1 | | 0-90 | 21.5 | 22.4 | 20 | | 0-100 | 30.9 | 32.8 | - | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.5 | | Quarter mile | 16.7 sec @ 81.3 mph | 17.2 sec @ 81.3 mph | 16.4 sec @ 82.6 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 119 ft | 125 ft | 126 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.83 g (avg) | 0.80 g (avg) | 0.78 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 28.2 sec @ 0.59 g (avg) | 28.8 sec @ 0.57 g (avg) | 28.5 sec @ 0.57 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2600 rpm | 1950 rpm | 2350 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $17,645 | $13,990 | $16,420 | | Price as tested | $17,645 | $16,385 | $17,944 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 10 yrs/100,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | NA | | Fuel capacity | 12.7 gal | 13.2 gal | 14.0 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 24/30 mpg | 26/30 mpg | 22/28 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 0.74 lb/mile | 0.70 lb/mile | 0.80 lb/mile | | MT fuel economy | 22.0 mpg | 23.5 mpg | 21.2 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded | Unleaded | Regular |
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