2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Ducato and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 12 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 592 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ducato | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |