2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2299 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
