2005 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Rexton and 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 845 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Rexton | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rexton | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1390 cc |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
