2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 670 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (282 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 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. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ducato | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 282 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4790 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 |