2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Jeep Liberty.

Because 2009 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C5 2009 Jeep Liberty
Make Citroen Jeep
Model C5 Liberty
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.6:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1651 kg 1393 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 74 L