Smart fortwo (2003 – 2007) vs Subaru R2 (2003 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 61 hp at most. The Smart fortwo uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 730 kg against 770 kg. At 3,396 mm, the Subaru R2 is 897 mm longer than the Smart fortwo.
| Specification |
Smart
fortwo
2003 – 2007
|
Subaru
R2
2003 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 41 – 61 hp | 45 – 64 hp |
| Torque | 80 – 100 Nm | 58 – 103 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.5 – 19.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 135 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.4 – 4.7 L/100 km | 4.4 – 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,499 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Width | 1,514 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Height | 1,529 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,811 mm | 2,360 mm |
| Curb weight | 730 kg | 770 – 830 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

