2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 3 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 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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. 2009 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Ducato | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1976 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
