Toyota iQ 2009 vs Smart ForTwo 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 61 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 89 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Toyota iQ is more dynamic to drive. Toyota iQ engine produces 37 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Toyota iQ reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota iQ consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota iQ could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota iQ consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 33 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Smart ForTwo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota iQ) 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 ForTwo) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota iQ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota iQ engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.99 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Toyota iQ is larger, but slightly lower. Toyota iQ is 29 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 12 cm wider, while the height of Toyota iQ is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 32 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
363 litres | no data | |
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Smart ForTwo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota iQ has 188 litres less trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. This could mean that the Toyota iQ uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 7.8 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota iQ is 1 metres less than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Toyota iQ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`270 | 1`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota iQ has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForTwo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota iQ, so Toyota iQ quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3200 | |
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