Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Smart ForTwo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 92 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 89 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 33 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 560 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 (Volkswagen Scirocco) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.57 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Scirocco is 156 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 25 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Scirocco has 72 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 2.1 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7600 | |
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