2012 Peugeot 508 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2012 Peugeot 508 and 2012 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 508. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 508.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 508. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Peugeot 508 (338 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm). This means 2012 Peugeot 508 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Peugeot 508 | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Peugeot | SsangYong |
| Model | 508 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1853 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2817 mm | 2830 mm |
