2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan 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. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3187 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
