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Fiat Ducato vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or VW Polo?

Fiat Ducato vs VW Polo: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably 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:

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 Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,899 £.

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

Polo

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 Polo offers noticeably more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers only slightly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,022 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,563 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is decisively ahead 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 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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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
116 - 148 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
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,751 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
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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