2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,285 cc, 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 849 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.

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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Ducato 2008 Volkswagen Bora
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model Ducato Bora
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2285 cc 1595 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 104 HP
Torque 320 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 150 km/hour 185 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2060 kg 1211 kg
Vehicle Length 3550 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 4040 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 55 L


 

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