2005 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 241 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Volkswagen | SsangYong |
| Model | Touareg | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
