Fiat Ducato I (280/290) or Renault Trafic I?

1981–1994 vs 1980–2001 · Van/Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Ducato I (280/290) 4,693 mm, Trafic I 4,830 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: Ducato I (280/290) 7,000 l, Trafic I 6,000 l.
Lowest consumption: Ducato I (280/290) 9 l/100 km, Trafic I 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: Ducato I (280/290) 51–70 kW, Trafic I 35–68 kW.
Standard equipment: Ducato I (280/290) 12 items (Base), Trafic I 13 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Trafic I1980–2001 · 6 engines · Base, Confort, Grand ConfortSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Ducato I (280/290)1981–1994no listings	Renault Trafic I1980–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,693 mm	Length4,430 mm–4,830 mm
Width	Width1,995 mm	Width1,920 mm
Height	Height2,190 mm	Height2,010 mm–2,075 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,920 mm	Wheelbase2,800 mm–3,100 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm	Ground clearance170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume7,000 l	Trunk volume1,000 l–6,000 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,800 kg	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,650 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1981–1994	Production years1980–2001
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines6
Power	Power51–70 kW (69–95 hp)	Power35–68 kW (48–92 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.4	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 1.9 D	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 2.1 D
Top speed	Top speed140 km/h	Top speed150 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Base	Items in the base trim13 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim15 · Panorama	Items in the top trim25 · Grand Confort
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
3 Seats	3 Seats✓	3 Seats✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback✓	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R14 Wheels	R14 Wheels✓	R14 Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
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 I (280/290) or Renault Trafic I?

Length: Renault Trafic I 4,830 mm, Fiat Ducato I (280/290) 4,693 mm (a 137 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,100 vs 2,920 mm. Boot: 6,000 vs 7,000 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Ducato I (280/290) or Renault Trafic I?

The most frugal Fiat Ducato I (280/290) uses 9 l/100 km (1.9 D); the most frugal Renault Trafic I 8.5 l/100 km (2.1 D).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Ducato I (280/290) or Renault Trafic I?

The strongest Fiat Ducato I (280/290) makes 70 kW (95 hp) (2.5 TD); the strongest Renault Trafic I 68 kW (92 hp) (2.0).

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