2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4, 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (200 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C4 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Citroen Jeep
Model C4 Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 319 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1354 kg 1978 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 80 L


 

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