2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,800 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 2005 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. 2005 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ducato | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |