2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 955 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Ducato | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
