2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 2,800 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2009 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Ducato | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1991 cc |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |