2009 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen GTI and 2009 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rodius (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen GTI.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rodius is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rodius 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 Rodius (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. (207 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. 2009 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Volkswagen GTI | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Volkswagen | SsangYong |
Model | GTI | Rodius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |