2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 19 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (282 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
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2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Trans Sport | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 282 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |