2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC90 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 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 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Ducato | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| 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 | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
