2009 Acura RDX vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Acura RDX and 2009 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RDX (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 118 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX.
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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RDX. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RDX | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Acura | SsangYong |
Model | RDX | Rexton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |