2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 915 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 2000 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ducato | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4148 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2512 mm |