2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 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. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Ducato | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
