2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 735 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2010 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ducato | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
