2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Korando and 2005 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
| Model | Korando | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1377 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
