2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3189 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
