Scion iQ (2011 – 2016) vs Smart fortwo Cabrio (2010 – 2012): specs compared
The Scion iQ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 98 hp against 84 hp. The Smart fortwo Cabrio is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 11.6 s. The Scion iQ has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 145 km/h. The Smart fortwo Cabrio uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 1,005 kg. At 2,985 mm, the Scion iQ is 290 mm longer than the Smart fortwo Cabrio.
| Specification |
Scion
iQ
2011 – 2016
|
Smart
fortwo Cabrio
2010 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2010 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 hp | 54 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 92 – 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 s | 10.7 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 171 km/h | 135 – 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 L/100 km | 3.3 – 5.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,985 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 155 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,542 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,999 mm | 1,867 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,005 kg | 790 – 800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.