2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 495 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage. 2013 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Ducato | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |