2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1268 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | C3 | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 13.8 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 | 1252 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 78 L |
