2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 and 2009 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 396 kg more than 2009 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass 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 Compass (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | C8 | Compass |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2046 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |