2008 SsangYong Rodius vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Rodius and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 792 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rodius is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rodius 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 Rodius (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2008 SsangYong Rodius | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Rodius | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2696 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 342 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 79.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |