2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Kia Sorento 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. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ducato | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3778 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
