2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 457 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Toyota RAV4 2009 SsangYong Rexton
Make Toyota SsangYong
Model RAV4 Rexton
Year Released 2012 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2696 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 179 HP 183 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 402 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1558 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1854 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1684 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2659 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 78 L


 

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