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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 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 437 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 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.
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 | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |