2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XVT vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XVT and 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XVT and 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi are equipped with a 2,696 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XVT (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XVT should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XVT weights approximately 43 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 270 XVT (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XVT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XVT | 2008 SsangYong Rexton 270 XDi | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Rexton | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2696 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
