Daihatsu Copen (2004 – 2012) vs Smart Roadster (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Daihatsu Copen is the more powerful of the two, with up to 87 hp against 80 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 15.5 s. The Smart Roadster uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 830 kg. The Daihatsu Copen dates from 2004 – 2012, the Smart Roadster from 2002 – 2005.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Copen
2004 – 2012
|
Smart
Roadster
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2012 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 87 hp | 61 – 82 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 121 Nm | 95 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 11.7 s | 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 113 – 172 km/h | 159 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 6.4 L/100 km | 4.9 – 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,396 mm | 3,426 mm |
| Width | 1,476 mm | 1,615 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,191 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,225 mm | 2,360 mm |
| Curb weight | 830 – 850 kg | 790 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.