2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 252 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2967 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 222 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4040 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
