2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 789 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
