Smart ForTwo 2012 vs Toyota iQ 2009
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 0.8 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 91 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Toyota iQ is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 14 HP less power than Toyota iQ, but torque is 39 NM more than Toyota iQ. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 32 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota iQ) 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. | |||
| Toyota iQ 2009 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.70 m | 2.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 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 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 32 litres | |
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Smart ForTwo has more luggage capacity. 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. | |||
| 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`050 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota iQ has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Smart ForTwo, so Toyota iQ quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4800 | |
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