2009 SsangYong Musso vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 627 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Musso 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 SsangYong Musso | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Musso | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |