Hyundai Coupe 2006 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: | 143 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 92 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Coupe is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 72 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Coupe consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Coupe could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Coupe consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 33 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Hyundai Coupe) 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: | 400'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | 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. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Coupe 2006 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Coupe 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.54 m | |
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Hyundai Coupe is larger, but lower. Hyundai Coupe is 170 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 20 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Coupe is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 220 litres | |
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Hyundai Coupe has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Coupe has 92 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Coupe is 2.1 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Hyundai Coupe can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
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