2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 473 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 78 L |
