Smart forfour (2003 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Lupo (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Volkswagen Lupo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 125 hp against 109 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 190 km/h. The Smart forfour uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. At 3,752 mm, the Smart forfour is 232 mm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo.
| Specification |
Smart
forfour
2003 – 2006
|
Volkswagen
Lupo
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2006 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 109 hp | 125 hp |
| Torque | 92 – 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 15.3 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 190 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.6 – 6.1 L/100 km | 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,752 mm | 3,520 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,320 mm |
| Curb weight | 965 – 1,085 kg | 975 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.