2009 SsangYong Korando K 2.3 EL vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9
To start off, both 2009 SsangYong Korando K 2.3 EL 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando K 2.3 EL (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando K 2.3 EL should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando K 2.3 EL.
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 TD 2.9 (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando K 2.3 EL. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando TD 2.9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando K 2.3 EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 SsangYong Korando K 2.3 EL | 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 | 2295 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
