2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
