Fiat 500 2012 vs Smart ForFour 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Fiat 500 is available with front wheel drive, while Smart ForFour can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.9 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel) | 0.9 - 1.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Fiat 500 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 - 105 HP | 60 - 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 - 320 NM | 91 - 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 - 15.1 seconds | 11.2 - 16.9 seconds | |
| In general, Fiat 500 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Smart ForFour. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 - 6.2 | 4.2 - 4.7 | |
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Fiat 500 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Smart ForFour. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.55 m | |
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Fiat 500 is larger. Fiat 500 is 66 cm longer than the Smart ForFour, 12 cm wider, while the height of Fiat 500 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
550 litres | 975 litres | |
| Fiat 500 has 158 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForFour. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Smart ForFour (by 425 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 8.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat 500 is 2.4 metres more than that of the Smart ForFour, which means Fiat 500 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`370 kg | ~ 1`419 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 947 kg | ~ 927 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 423 kg | ~ 492 kg | |
| Fiat 500 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Smart ForFour. Therefore, Smart ForFour is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Smart ForFour scores higher in safety tests. The Smart ForFour scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 6800 | |
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