2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2008 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2008 Toyota RAV4 and 2008 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 865 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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 Rodius (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota RAV4 | 2008 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
Model | RAV4 | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |