2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 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, 2009 Mazda 3 (145 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | 3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
