2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Fabia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Skoda Fabia (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Ducato | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
