Smart ForTwo 2004 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998

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Smart ForTwo
2004 - 2007
Volkswagen Lupo
1998 - 2005
Body: CoupeHatchback
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Smart ForTwo is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Lupo 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 Volkswagen Lupo can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 0.6 - 0.81.0 - 1.7

Performance

Power: 41 - 75 HP50 - 125 HP
Torque: 80 - 110 NM86 - 195 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 - 19.8 seconds8.5 - 17.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.4 - 5.33.0 - 7.5
Smart ForTwo petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Lupo. On average, Smart ForTwo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 2.50 m3.53 m
Width: 1.52 m1.64 m
Height: 1.55 m1.46 m
Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher.
Smart ForTwo is 103 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Lupo, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data130 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data860 litres
Turning diameter: 8.7 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data~ 1`368
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 20001200
Pros and Cons: Smart ForTwo has
  • automatic transmission only
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Volkswagen Lupo has
  • both manual and automatic
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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