2009 Audi R8 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. 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 335 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 435 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | R8 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| 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 | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
