2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2009 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Strada | Kombi |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
