2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 is newer by 2 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, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 892 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
