2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 538 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 118 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
