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Isuzu D-Max vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Isuzu D-Max or SsangYong Rexton?

Isuzu D-Max vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Isuzu D-Max

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

D-Max

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Isuzu D-Max is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Rexton uses 8.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Isuzu D-Max with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Rexton

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Rexton offers somewhat more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Rexton is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Isuzu D-Max takes 12.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers somewhat more torque with 441 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 81 Nm more.

D-Max

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Isuzu D-Max is slightly lighter – 1,905 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Isuzu D-Max carries noticeably more – 1,095 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Rexton is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Rexton

SsangYong Rexton

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.2 L/100km
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Isuzu D-Max
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 50,100 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
228 - 235 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,905 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
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Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
990 - 1,095 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
360 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
1,898 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Isuzu D-Max have?

The Isuzu D-Max is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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