2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 Suzuki XL7 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Suzuki XL7 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 XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Ducato | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3564 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
