2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 706 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
