2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
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 Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 196 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2005 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
