2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Ducato | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3195 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
