2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Ducato | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
