Scion iQ (2011 – 2016) vs Smart fortwo Brabus (2012 – 2019): specs compared
Both offer around 98 hp at most. The Smart fortwo Brabus is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 11.6 s. The Scion iQ has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 154 km/h. The Smart fortwo Brabus uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 795 kg against 1,005 kg. At 2,985 mm, the Scion iQ is 290 mm longer than the Smart fortwo Brabus.
| Specification |
Scion
iQ
2011 – 2016
|
Smart
fortwo Brabus
2012 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2012 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 hp | 102 hp |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 146 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 171 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,985 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,999 mm | 1,867 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,005 kg | 795 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.