Smart ForTwo 2012 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 86 HP less power than Volkswagen Scirocco, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Volkswagen Scirocco. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 50 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 2.70 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.41 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 156 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 25 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1006 litres | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 72 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 2.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`050 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7200 | |
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