Fiat Ducato

Fiat Ducato
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Fiat Ducato is a diesel-powered van with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 98 kW and a top speed of 143 km/h. It measures 5,876 mm in length, weighs 2,572 kg kerb weight, and accommodates six seats. The vehicle emits 240 g/km of COâ‚‚, and has been subject to 10 recalls registered in EU Safety Gate.

Technical data
ManufacturerStellantis Europe
Body typeVan
Kerb weight2,644 kg
Displacement2,522 cc
Top speed143 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length5,929 mm
Width2,072 mm
Height2,623 mm
Seats4
Doors3

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Fiat Ducato cars registered for the first time across 10 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Italy71
United Kingdom55
Belgium6
Germany3
Denmark3
Bulgaria2
Austria1
Spain1
Finland1
Ireland1

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Fiat Ducato (from registration data). 14 variants.

Engine variants for Fiat Ducato
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.9 l · 4-cyl––119 km/h––
2.0 l · 4-cyl––133 km/h––
2.0 l · 4-cyl––143 km/h––
2.2 l · 4-cyl––146 km/h––
2.2 l · 4-cyl––151 km/h––
2.3 l · 4-cyl––152 km/h––
2.3 l · 4-cyl––149 km/h––
2.4 l · 4-cyl–––––
2.5 l · 4-cyl––122 km/h––
2.5 l · 4-cyl––127 km/h––
2.8 l · 4-cyl––141 km/h––
2.8 l · 4-cyl––150 km/h––
3.0 l · 4-cyl––156 km/h––
3.0 l · 4-cyl––159 km/h––

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Other Fiat models

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 78% of Fiat Ducatos pass their MOT test first time, based on 70,455 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

10 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Fiat Ducato. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This may lead to the rupture of the battery cable and, in some cases, to increased risk of fire.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-11-01

  • Passenger cars / lorriesEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The connection of the ignition switch can become loose and, thus, turn off the instrument panel lights and possibly deactivate other electronic systems as well, such as the ABS system.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-02-19

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The vehicles were delivered with the wrong set of tyres. This may lead to unforeseen tyre damage.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-09-29

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-03-19

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The screws on the break-in protection plate on the sliding side door may have been incorrectly placed during manufacture and may break over time. In the event of an accident, this may result in the sliding door opening of its own accord.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-10-23

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-03-27

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Owing to a potential non-conformity of the material used for the rear suspension leaf-springs, the springs may in some cases fracture near their fixing points. This may result in a loss of the vehicle's driving stability. In addition, parts may fall on to the road.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-03-03

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-11-20

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This could lead to a fire in the vehicle.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-12-15

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Greece)

    The fault could lead to a road accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-23

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Fiat recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Fiat Ducato?
The Fiat Ducato has a rated top speed of 143 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Fiat Ducato?
The Fiat Ducato is 5,929 mm long, 2,072 mm wide and 2,623 mm tall.
How much does the Fiat Ducato weigh?
The Fiat Ducato has a kerb weight of about 2,644 kg.
How many seats does the Fiat Ducato have?
The Fiat Ducato has 4 seats.