2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Volkswagen Passat
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 Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (151 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 666 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (279 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
