2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 538 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 120 | Rodius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |