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SsangYong Rexton vs KGM Musso comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or KGM Musso?

SsangYong Rexton vs KGM Musso: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more efficient
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KGM Musso

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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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

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

KGM Musso is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Rexton uses 8.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the KGM Musso with 8.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Musso

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 202 HP each.

Both models offer the same torque – 441 Nm.

Rexton

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, KGM Musso is barely lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

When it comes to payload, the KGM Musso carries visibly more – 1,085 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The KGM Musso is narrowly ahead 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.

from £33,400
Musso

KGM Musso

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.5 - 9.4 L/100km
SsangYong Rexton
KGM Musso

Costs and Consumption

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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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KGM Musso

The Musso is a rugged, no-nonsense pickup that balances practical utility with a comfortable cabin, making it equally at home on a jobsite or a weekend drive. It’s a sensible choice for drivers who want straightforward capability, durability and a reassuringly solid feel without unnecessary complexity.

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SsangYong Rexton
KGM Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
33,400 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.5 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
223 - 246 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
860 - 1,085 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
400 - 441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
KGM
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