2008 SsangYong Korando vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Korando and 2008 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota RAV4. 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 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Korando | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2860 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
