2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 835 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
