2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander 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 Commander. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | C5 | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |