2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 4 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, 2012 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 505 kg more than 2012 Kia Carens.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens. 2012 Kia Carens 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. 2012 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Kia Carens | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Ducato | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |