2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6. 2011 Mazda 6 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. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
