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Fiat Ducato vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or VW Golf Variant?

Fiat Ducato vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

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VW Golf Variant

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Golf Variant is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,310 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Golf Variant

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf Variant offers noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers barely more torque with 360 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Golf Variant offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 799 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,473 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is far ahead 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 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
114 - 159 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
Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,789 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
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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