Battle of the Box

As an owner of a 2008 Scion xB, I'm quite fascinated by cars that push the limit on design. The new Nissan Cube may be the heir apparent to the xB design aesthetic. Although I concede that the new Cube may make the xB look pedestrian, I'm wondering how it holds up under the closer scrutiny. So, I've decided to compare the specs and let you decide which car rules in the battle of the box.

First up, the Scion xB (via Popular Mechanics):
+MSRP: $16,600
+158 horsepower
+MPG: 22 City; 28 Hwy
+2.4 liter engine
+Seats 5


Now, the Nissan Cube (via Nissan News):
+MSRP: $13,300
+122 horsepower
+MPG: 30 Hwy
+1.8 liter engine
+Seats 5