2008 Citroen C-Crosser vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C-Crosser and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 153 kg more than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Citroen C-Crosser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C-Crosser 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C-Crosser has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C-Crosser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C-Crosser | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | C-Crosser | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
