2008 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Rexton and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 462 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60.
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2008 SsangYong Rexton | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | SsangYong | Volvo |
Model | Rexton | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |