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Fiat Ducato vs VW Transporter Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (270 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 37500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or VW Transporter Transporter?

Fiat Ducato

VW Transporter Transporter

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.

Fiat Ducato has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3192 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Transporter manages with 7.10 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.50 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Ducato performs distinct better – achieving up to 430 km, about 99 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Ducato

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 VW Transporter Transporter has a slight edge – offering 286 HP compared to 270 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Fiat Ducato performs slight better – reaching 165 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Fiat Ducato pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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 Transporter Transporter offers distinct more seating capacity – 5 vs 3.

In curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is to a small extent lighter – 1872 kg compared to 2125 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Ducato clearly perceptible takes the win – 2020 kg compared to 1259 kg. That’s a difference of about 761 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.

Fiat Ducato
VW Transporter Transporter

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Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 270 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 430 km

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 Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Fiat Ducato
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34300 - 57800 £
Price
37500 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2125 - 2940 kg
Curb weight
1872 - 2462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5413 - 6678 mm
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Width
2050 - 2100 mm
Width
2032 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Height
1966 - 1985 mm
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 2020 kg
Payload
755 - 1259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 270 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 200 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

The Fiat Ducato is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.