2008 Ford Edge vs. 2008 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2008 Ford Edge 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
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, 2008 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Edge | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
