Smart ForTwo 2010 vs Smart ForFour 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 92 NM | 92 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Smart ForTwo is more dynamic to drive. Smart ForTwo engine produces 7 HP more power than Smart ForFour, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Smart ForTwo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour, which means that by driving the Smart ForTwo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Smart ForTwo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Smart ForFour gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Smart ForFour) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.70 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 106 cm shorter than the Smart ForFour, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
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Smart ForFour has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 48 litres less trunk space than the Smart ForFour. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 1.7 metres less than that of the Smart ForFour, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`020 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Smart ForTwo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForFour has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Smart ForTwo, so Smart ForTwo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1800 | |
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