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Fiat Ducato vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or VW Arteon?

Fiat Ducato vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • very slightly cheaper
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VW Arteon

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Ducato is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,124 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Arteon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Arteon offers significantly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is visibly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,451 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is clearly superior overall 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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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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The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
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Length
4,866 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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