2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Jeep Commander

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 672 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C3 2007 Jeep Commander
Make Citroen Jeep
Model C3 Commander
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 414 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1677 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 80 L


 

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