2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ducato and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
