2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 11 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Ducato | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
