2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Volvo V50
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 V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo V50 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2005 Volvo V50 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 V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Ducato | V50 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |