Smart ForTwo 2004 vs Mini Cooper 2001
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: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Smart ForTwo is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mini Cooper has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Smart ForTwo is available with rear wheel drive, while Mini Cooper can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.6 - 0.8 (petrol, diesel) | 1.6 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Smart ForTwo is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 41 - 75 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 80 - 110 NM | 149 - 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 - 19.8 seconds | 9.1 - 10.4 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 - 5.3 | 6.7 - 6.9 | |
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Smart ForTwo petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mini Cooper. 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: | 2.50 m | 3.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.52 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.41 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 113 cm shorter than the Mini Cooper, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 670 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 8.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 2 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | ~ 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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