2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 206 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Ducato | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
