2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 302 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | C5 | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |