2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 666 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ducato | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |