Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Smart ForTwo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 0.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 86 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 4.4 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 33 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
1006 litres | 340 litres | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Scirocco has 72 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Scirocco (by 666 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`750 kg | 1`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`304 kg | 780 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 446 kg | 270 kg | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 39 procentiem more than Smart ForTwo. Therefore, Volkswagen Scirocco is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6000 | |
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