2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Polo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
