2008 Mazda 5 vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 5 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 5 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Mazda 5.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando 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 Mazda 5 (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 5 | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | 5 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
