2008 Citroen C2 vs. 2008 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C2 and 2008 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (228 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 594 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type 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 Jaguar X-Type (279 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C2 | 2008 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | C2 | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 62 L |
