2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C4. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C4. 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 Citroen C4 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (308 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. 2008 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C4 2008 Jeep Cherokee
Make Citroen Jeep
Model C4 Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 308 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 207 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1456 kg 1951 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 73 L


 

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