2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 595 kg more than 2006 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Ducato | V50 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |