2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Volvo C30
To start off, 2009 Volvo C30 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Volvo C30. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo C30.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C30. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C30. 2009 Volvo C30 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. 2009 Volvo C30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Ducato | C30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
