Smart ForFour 2004 vs Audi A2 2000

 
Smart ForFour
2004 - 2006
Audi A2
2000 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 109 HP75 HP
Torque: 145 NM126 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds12.3 seconds
Smart ForFour is more dynamic to drive.
Smart ForFour engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Audi A2. Thanks to more power Smart ForFour reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.15.9
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km6.4 l/100km
The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Smart ForFour consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Smart ForFour could require 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Smart ForFour consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2.
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres42 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway910 km on highway
690 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Smart ForFour gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 310'000 km370'000 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 Audi A2 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 20 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Colt, Mitsubishi XpanderInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Audi A2 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 3.75 m3.83 m
Width: 1.68 m1.67 m
Height: 1.45 m1.55 m
Smart ForFour is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 1 cm wider, while the height of Smart ForFour is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 268 litres390 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
910 litres1085 litres
Audi A2 has more luggage space.
Smart ForFour has 122 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 175 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Smart ForFour is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A2.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4501`435
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Audi A2 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForFour has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 20002400
Pros and Cons: Smart ForFour has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Audi A2 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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