MINI Hatch (2006 – 2014) vs Smart forfour Brabus (2005 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 174 hp at most. The Smart forfour Brabus is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.1 s. The MINI Hatch has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 221 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,040 kg against 1,090 kg.
| Specification |
MINI
Hatch
2006 – 2014
|
Smart
forfour Brabus
2005 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2014 | 2005 – 2006 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 174 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 119 – 305 Nm | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 13.2 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 225 km/h | 221 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 6.9 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,701 – 3,711 mm | 3,749 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 – 1,170 kg | 1,090 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.