2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Rodius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Rodius would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 662 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 2009 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Colorado 2009 SsangYong Rodius
Make Chevrolet SsangYong
Model Colorado Rodius
Year Released 2010 2009
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2901 cc 2696 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1923 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 80 L


 

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