2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 865 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Rodius.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |