Kia Soul vs. Scion xB
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Highlights
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$20,490
Starting MSRP
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$17,120
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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29 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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158 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.4 L/144
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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158 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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29 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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102 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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63 in
Height, Overall
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63 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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165 in
Length, Overall
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168 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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12 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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111 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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62 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,027 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2025 Kia Soul or the 2015 Scion xB?
The 2015 Scion xB is more reliable than the 2025 Kia Soul according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2015 xB versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2025 Soul.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Kia Soul or the 2015 Scion xB?
The 2025 Kia Soul is more fuel efficient than the 2015 Scion xB with 31 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Kia Soul or the 2015 Scion xB?
The 2015 Scion xB is cheaper than the 2025 Kia Soul with a $17,120 starting MSRP versus a $20,490 starting MSRP.
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