Smart ForFour 2014 vs Fiat 500 2012
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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Smart ForFour is available with rear wheel drive, while Fiat 500 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.9 - 1.0 (petrol) | 0.9 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel) | |
| 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: | 60 - 90 HP | 85 - 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 91 - 136 NM | 127 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 - 16.9 seconds | 11.3 - 15.1 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): | 4.2 - 4.7 | 4.0 - 6.2 | |
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Smart ForFour petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Fiat 500. 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: | 3.49 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.66 m | |
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Smart ForFour is smaller. Smart ForFour is 66 cm shorter than the Fiat 500, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForFour is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 185 litres | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
975 litres | 550 litres | |
| Smart ForFour has 158 litres less trunk space than the Fiat 500. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Smart ForFour (by 425 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForFour is 2.4 metres less than that of the Fiat 500, which means Smart ForFour can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`419 kg | ~ 1`370 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 927 kg | ~ 947 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 492 kg | ~ 423 kg | |
| Smart ForFour load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Fiat 500. Therefore, Smart ForFour is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Smart ForFour scores higher in safety tests, but Fiat 500 is better rated in child safety tests. The Smart ForFour scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9200 | |
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