2008 Citroen C-Crosser vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C-Crosser and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 292 kg more than 2008 Citroen C-Crosser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Citroen C-Crosser (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C-Crosser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C-Crosser | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C-Crosser | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |