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Fiat Ducato vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Subaru Forester?

Fiat Ducato vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • marginally more power
  • only slightly more efficient
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Forester is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Ducato uses 7.5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Forester

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat Ducato offers marginally more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers substantially more torque with 350 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 168 Nm more.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Subaru Forester offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Forester is noticeably lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 472 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,528 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Ducato holds a solid overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,200
Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
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Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Marie-Sophie
6 Jul 2026, 15:22:11

Unfortunately Citroën isn't sold here in the Americas, otherwise I would have chosen the C5.X!

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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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