2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Saturn Vue (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | Ducato | Vue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
