2008 SsangYong Musso vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Musso and 2008 Volkswagen Eos 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 Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 Volkswagen Eos (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso. 2008 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 SsangYong Musso | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Musso | Eos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1876 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |