2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 651 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Ducato | S40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
