2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 917 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 Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C3 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 C3 | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | C3 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
