2008 Seat Toledo vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 Seat Toledo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 477 kg more than 2008 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Toledo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Toledo | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Toledo | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
