2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 6 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 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 612 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 3. 2013 Mazda 3 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. 2013 Mazda 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
