2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 331 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo S80 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2005 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Ducato | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
