2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC90 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 2,800 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC90 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Ducato | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2521 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
