2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ducato | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
