2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Jeep Commander 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 Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander 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 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander 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 Commander | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | C3 | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2305 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 | 4.3 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |