2008 SsangYong Korando vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Korando and 2008 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando. 2008 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Korando | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Korando | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3198 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
