2012 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 457 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rexton 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 Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sportage | 2011 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
