Fiat Ducato II (230) or Fiat Ducato I (280/290)?

1994–2002 vs 1981–1994 · Van/Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Ducato II (230) 5,270 mm, Ducato I (280/290) 4,693 mm — a 58 cm difference.
Boot: Ducato II (230) 11,500 l, Ducato I (280/290) 7,000 l.
Lowest consumption: Ducato II (230) 8.4 l/100 km, Ducato I (280/290) 9 l/100 km.
Power: Ducato II (230) 50–94 kW, Ducato I (280/290) 51–70 kW.
Standard equipment: Ducato II (230) 15 items (Base), Ducato I (280/290) 12 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Ducato II (230)1994–2002 · 11 engines · Base, SX, Panorama, CombinatoSpecifications →Listings →

Fiat Ducato I (280/290)1981–1994 · 8 engines · Base, Combinato, Panorama, MaxiSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Ducato II (230)1994–2002no listings	Fiat Ducato I (280/290)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,680 mm–5,270 mm	Length4,693 mm
Width	Width1,998 mm–2,024 mm	Width1,995 mm
Height	Height2,152 mm–2,500 mm	Height2,190 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm–3,700 mm	Wheelbase2,920 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance165 mm–170 mm	Ground clearance170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume8,000 l–11,500 l	Trunk volume7,000 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,700 kg–2,010 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,800 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2002	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines8
Power	Power50–94 kW (68–128 hp)	Power51–70 kW (69–95 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–2.8	Displacement (l)1.8–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TD	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 1.9 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h16.5 s · 2.8 JTD	Best 0–100 km/hnot specified
Top speed	Top speed150 km/h	Top speed140 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Base	Items in the base trim12 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · Panorama	Items in the top trim15 · Panorama
Equipment · Comfort2 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
3 Seats	3 Seats—	3 Seats✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R14 Wheels	R14 Wheels—	R14 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Ducato II (230) or Fiat Ducato I (280/290)?

Length: Fiat Ducato II (230) 5,270 mm, Fiat Ducato I (280/290) 4,693 mm (a 577 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,700 vs 2,920 mm. Boot: 11,500 vs 7,000 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Ducato II (230) or Fiat Ducato I (280/290)?

The most frugal Fiat Ducato II (230) uses 8.4 l/100 km (1.9 TD); the most frugal Fiat Ducato I (280/290) 9 l/100 km (1.9 D).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Ducato II (230) or Fiat Ducato I (280/290)?

The strongest Fiat Ducato II (230) makes 94 kW (128 hp) (2.8 JTD); the strongest Fiat Ducato I (280/290) 70 kW (95 hp) (2.5 TD).

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