2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. 1999 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
