2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Ducato | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
