2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 287 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
