2009 Nissan Cube

2009 Nissan Cube Price Range: $13,990 - $19,370

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Cube to the dealership as the typical coupe/hatchback. The Nissan Cube will save you money at the pump compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. Regarding gas mileage, the Nissan Cube and the typical coupe/hatchback don't differ much. The Nissan Cube is tremendously less expensive than the typical coupe/hatchback in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The Nissan Cube will definitely prove friendlier than the typical coupe/hatchback for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Nissan Cube and the typical coupe/hatchback as far as transporting cargo.

Convenience
The Cube's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the typical coupe/hatchback.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Cube's front cabin compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. The ampler interior dimensions of the Cube make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Dimensions
The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously more bulky than the Nissan Cube. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average coupe/hatchback than the Nissan Cube because of its bigger tank. The Nissan Cube and the typical coupe/hatchback compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the typical coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch and will knock the Cube down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Nissan Cube and the typical coupe/hatchback most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical coupe/hatchback has a larger engine than the Nissan Cube. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Nissan Cube could learn a lesson or two from the typical coupe/hatchback regarding pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously more powerful than the Nissan Cube.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Cube isn't quite as generous as the typical coupe/hatchback's.