2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 440 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | C5 | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
