2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 192 kg more than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty. 2009 Jeep Liberty 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. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Ducato | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 2270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
