Smart fortwo (2012 – 2014) vs Scion iQ (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Scion iQ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 98 hp against 84 hp. The Smart fortwo 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 uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 750 kg against 1,005 kg. At 2,985 mm, the Scion iQ is 285 mm longer than the Smart fortwo.
| Specification |
Smart
fortwo
2012 – 2014
|
Scion
iQ
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2014 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 84 hp | 98 hp |
| Torque | 89 – 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 16.8 s | 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 145 km/h | 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.3 – 4.9 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,695 – 2,700 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,539 – 1,557 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,869 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Curb weight | 750 – 770 kg | 1,005 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.