2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Citroen C5 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. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Citroen |
| Model | Ducato | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
