Smart ForTwo 2012 vs Toyota iQ 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Smart ForTwo is available with rear wheel drive, while Toyota iQ can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.8 - 1.0 (petrol, diesel, electric) | 1.0 - 1.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Smart ForTwo is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 - 102 HP | 68 - 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 89 - 147 NM | 91 - 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 - 16.8 seconds | 10.7 - 15.2 seconds | |
| In general, Toyota iQ are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Smart ForTwo. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.3 - 5.2 | 4.0 - 5.1 | |
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Smart ForTwo petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota iQ. On average, Smart ForTwo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota iQ. 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: | 2.70 m | 2.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.50 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 29 cm shorter than the Toyota iQ, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 32 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
340 litres | 363 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Smart ForTwo has 188 litres more trunk space than the Toyota iQ. The Toyota iQ may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota iQ (by 23 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 7.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota iQ, which means Smart ForTwo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`064 | ~ 1`259 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4400 | |
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