2006 SsangYong Rodius vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Rodius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Rodius would be higher. At 2,694 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rodius (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 1143 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 SsangYong Rodius | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Rodius | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2217 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
