Smart ForTwo 2004 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 0.7 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 61 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Smart ForTwo is more dynamic to drive. Smart ForTwo engine produces 8 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 2 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite less power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.3 | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Smart ForTwo consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Smart ForTwo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) 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: | 2.50 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.52 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.53 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but slightly higher. Smart ForTwo is 125 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 8.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 0.9 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Smart ForTwo, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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