2007 SsangYong Kyron vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Kyron and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 311 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
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2007 SsangYong Kyron | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Kyron | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |