2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 473 kg more than 2008 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B3 | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
Model | B3 | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |