2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 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 (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 163 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5. 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 C5. 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 C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | C5 | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 78 L |