2002 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 405 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 SsangYong Rexton | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rexton | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
