2009 SsangYong Korando EX 3.2 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9
To start off, both 2009 SsangYong Korando EX 3.2 and 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando EX 3.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando EX 3.2 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando EX 3.2 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9.
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, 2009 SsangYong Korando EX 3.2 (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando EX 3.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9.
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2009 SsangYong Korando EX 3.2 | 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9 | |
Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
Model | Korando | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3198 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |