2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 602 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
