2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 392 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. 2009 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | R8 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
