2009 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 1 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 2009 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 610 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A3 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
