2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Fox. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Volkswagen Fox | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Fox |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
