2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 811 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Volkswagen | SsangYong |
| Model | Touareg | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 1153 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
