2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 481 kg more than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Avenger. 2012 Dodge Avenger 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. 2012 Dodge Avenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | Ducato | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
