Smart ForFour 2005 vs Smart ForFour 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 177 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Smart ForFour 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Smart ForFour 2005 engine produces 68 HP more power than Smart ForFour 2004, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Smart ForFour 2004. Thanks to more power Smart ForFour 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForFour 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Smart ForFour 2005 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Smart ForFour 2005 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Smart ForFour 2005 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Smart ForFour 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 310'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Colt | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Colt, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Smart ForFour 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Smart ForFour 2005 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 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Smart ForFour 2005 and Smart ForFour 2004 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | 910 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`450 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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