Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Brabus
Smart ForFour 2004 1.5 petrol description
Hatchback Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Brabus has been produced from March, 2005 to October, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 177 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Smart ForFour 2004 - 2006 version and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and MHI TF035HM turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Smart ForFour 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.7 litres.
Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Brabus has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Brabus accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 221 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Brabus in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.8 litres per 100km (14.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 47 litres or 12.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Smart real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 19% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Smart ForFour fuel consumption.
Smart ForFour safety
During safety testing Smart ForFour has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Smart ForFour is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Smart ForFour got one star.
Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Brabus technical data
| Model: | Smart Forfour 1.5 Brabus | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2005. March ... 2006. October | ||
| Engine: | 1468 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km |
| Power: | 177 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 230 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 221 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 (combined) 8.9 (urban) 5.6 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres (12.4 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 3.75m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.45m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 910 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1450 kg | ||
Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Brabus engine 4G15T
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1468 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 75.5 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 82 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Brabus oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.7 litres (3.9 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 6 litres (6.3 quarts) |
| Power | 147 - 177 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 - 230 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Start of production (year) | 2004 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | Mitsubishi Colt |
All Smart ForFour hatchback [2004 - 2006] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Smart Forfour 2005 1.1 1.0
Mar 2005 — Oct 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.1 Petrol | 64 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.1 | 1.1 Petrol | 75 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Smart Forfour 2005 1.1 Automatic
Mar 2005 — Oct 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.1 Petrol | 75 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.3 | 1.3 Petrol | 95 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.3 Automatic | 1.3 Petrol | 95 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 109 Hp | 1.5 Petrol | 109 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 109 Hp Automatic | 1.5 Petrol | 109 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 122 Hp Apr 2004 — Mar 2005 | 1.5 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 122 Hp Automatic Apr 2004 — Mar 2005 | 1.5 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
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Smart Forfour 2005 1.5 Brabus
Mar 2005 — Oct 2006 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds |
1.5 Petrol | 177 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Cdi 68 Hp
Aug 2004 — Oct 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.5 Diesel | 68 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Cdi 68 Hp Automatic Aug 2004 — Oct 2006 | 1.5 Diesel | 68 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
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Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Cdi 95 Hp
Aug 2004 — Oct 2006 Most powerfull diesel version (95 HP) |
1.5 Diesel | 95 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Smart Forfour 2004 1.5 Cdi 95 Hp Automatic
Aug 2004 — Oct 2006 Most powerfull diesel version (95 HP) |
1.5 Diesel | 95 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) |