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Kia Soul vs. Scion xB

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Starting MSRP
$20,490
$17,120
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
29 City / 35 Hwy
22 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
147 hp
158 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
132 @ 4500
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 6200
158 @ 6000
Displacement
2.0 L/122
2.4 L/144
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Transmission Options
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
29 City / 35 Hwy
22 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16
P205/55HR16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
35 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not available
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not available
12 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
Not available
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
Not available
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
Not available
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
60 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
60 in
Height, Overall
63 in
63 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
69 in
Length, Overall
165 in
168 in
Wheelbase
102 in
102 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
47 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
55 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
38 in
Second Head Room
40 in
41 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
56 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
111 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
62 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
24 ft³
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
14 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,888 lbs
3,027 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2025 Kia Soul2015 Scion xB
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
11 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc

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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