2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Envoy (436 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | GMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Envoy | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
