2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 472 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander 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 Commander (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Xsara | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 319 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 | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1388 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
