Alfa Romeo GT 2007 vs Smart ForTwo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 81 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo GT could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 33 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) 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: | 250'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | 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. Alfa Romeo GT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo GT 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: | 4.49 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.54 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo GT is 179 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 20 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 220 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo GT has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo GT has 100 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 3.2 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Alfa Romeo GT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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