Honda Civic 2003 vs Smart ForTwo 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 0.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Smart ForTwo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 41 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 19.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 84 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 10.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 4.3 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 22 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic 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 (Honda Civic) 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: | 4.48 m | 2.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.52 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.55 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but lower. Honda Civic is 198 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 17 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 8.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 2.1 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForTwo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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