2005 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 351 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Rexton | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | SsangYong | Honda |
| Model | Rexton | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
