2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 3 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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 722 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1404 mm |
