Opel Adam 2013 vs Smart ForFour 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Smart ForFour is a more dynamic driving. Opel Adam engine produces 3 HP less power than Smart ForFour, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Smart ForFour. Due to the lower power, Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForFour is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Adam consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Adam could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Adam consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 28 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 430 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Adam gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Adam) 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 ForFour) 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: | 3.70 m | 3.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
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Opel Adam is larger, but lower. Opel Adam is 21 cm longer than the Smart ForFour, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Adam is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 184 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
663 litres | 975 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Adam has 14 litres less trunk space than the Smart ForFour. This could mean that the Opel Adam uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Smart ForFour (by 312 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 8.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Adam is 1.1 metres more than that of the Smart ForFour, which means Opel Adam can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`465 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Adam scores higher in safety tests, but Smart ForFour is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Adam scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForFour has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8000 | |
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