2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 2 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Veracruz.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz 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. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Ducato | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2804 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
