2011 SsangYong Kyron vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2011 SsangYong Kyron and 2011 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 330 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2011 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
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2011 SsangYong Kyron | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Kyron | Passat |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1897 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |