2014 Nissan Cube

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Rating7.5

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Subcompact Wagon
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$16,900 - $19,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Stable ride and funky looks

Rivals are more powerful

The Caspian Sea is new to the color pallet

Fun to drive and easy to maneuver

Tiny trunk and cramped rear seats

Both trims are well-equipped

Slow acceleration

Specs & Features

$17,900

price

122 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.8L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 Nissan Cube Wagon is a subcompact wagon offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $16,900. For that price, it mainly competes with the Scion xB Wagon, the Kia Soul Wagon, and the Fiat 500L Wagon which has the most powerful engine among the bunch. Between 2 trims, the Cube offers a single powertrain. It is a 1.8L Inline-4 making 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Cube reaches 60 mph from zero in 10.5 seconds with the manual transmission, which gets pumped up to 9.5 seconds with the continuously variable transmission. Depending on the powertrain, the Cube can manage a combined fuel economy between 27 and 28 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Cube comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The S trim doesn’t have a suitable optional package to expand the features list but it does offer both transmissions. On the other hand, the SL trim costs more and brings extra features but it doesn’t qualify for manual transmission. Additionally, it also gets the SL Preferred Package worth $1,890. Hence, the selection is not difficult. Want to save money and keep things simple? Bring the base S trim home, otherwise, don’t hesitate to buy the SL.

Trims

    S
    $16,900 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    SL
    $19,000 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Front automatic air conditioning

Compare to similar cars

Price

$16,900- $19,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.54

Horsepower

122 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$14,900- $20,500

Gasoline

8.26

130 hp @ 6300 rpm

118 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

5

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2014 Nissan Cube vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.1 sec17.0 sec-
    2014 Kia Soul

    Ranked #2

    9.8 sec17.3 sec106 mph

    2014 Nissan Cube vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg30 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.330/396 mi.
      2014 Kia Soul

      Ranked #2

      24 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.2 gal.340.8/426 mi.

      2014 Nissan Cube vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        156.7 in.66.7 in.65 in.6.3 in.99.6 in.
        2014 Kia Soul

        Ranked #1

        163 in.70.9 in.63 in.5.9 in.101.2 in.

        2014 Nissan Cube vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.4 cu.ft.97.7 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.
          2014 Kia Soul

          Ranked #1

          24.2 cu.ft.101 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.

          2014 Nissan Cube vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            58.1 cu.ft.11.4 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.79 ft.
            2014 Kia Soul

            Ranked #2

            61.3 cu.ft.24.2 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.-

            2014 Nissan Cube vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              860 lbs.2789 lbs.
              2014 Kia Soul

              Ranked #1

              -2714 lbs.

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