2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ducato and 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton 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. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 4170 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
