2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Veracruz and 2008 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 782 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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 Hyundai Veracruz (349 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
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2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
Model | Veracruz | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |