2008 Citroen Multispace vs. 2008 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Multispace and 2008 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2008 Citroen Multispace.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rodius is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Multispace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rodius will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Multispace. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Multispace. 2008 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Multispace has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Multispace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Multispace | 2008 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
Model | Multispace | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1204 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |