2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 681 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 Grand 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 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 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | C5 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 6059 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |