2012 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen T5 and 2012 SsangYong Stavic 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 Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Stavic.
Because 2012 SsangYong Stavic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic 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 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5. 2012 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen T5 | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Volkswagen | SsangYong |
| Model | T5 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
