2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2007 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. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4921 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
