Smart ForFour 2014 vs Opel Adam 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
|
Smart ForFour is more dynamic to drive. Smart ForFour engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Adam, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Opel Adam. Thanks to more power Smart ForFour reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
|
The Smart ForFour is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Smart ForFour consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Adam, which means that by driving the Smart ForFour over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Smart ForFour consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Adam. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 28 litres | 38 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 430 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Adam gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Adam) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForFour) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.49 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
|
Smart ForFour is smaller, but higher. Smart ForFour is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Adam, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForFour is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 663 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Smart ForFour has 14 litres more trunk space than the Opel Adam. The Opel Adam may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Smart ForFour (by 312 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForFour is 1.1 metres less than that of the Opel Adam, which means Smart ForFour can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`465 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Adam scores higher in safety tests, butSmart ForFour is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Adam scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForFour has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 6600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Smart ForFour has
|
Opel Adam has
| |