2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
