Smart fortwo (2014 – 2019) vs Scion iQ (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Scion iQ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 98 hp against 90 hp. The Smart fortwo is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.4 s against 11.6 s. The Scion iQ has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 154 km/h. The Smart fortwo uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 880 kg against 1,005 kg. At 2,985 mm, the Scion iQ is 295 mm longer than the Smart fortwo. The Smart fortwo dates from 2014 – 2019, the Scion iQ from 2011 – 2016.
| Specification |
Smart
fortwo
2014 – 2019
|
Scion
iQ
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2019 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 90 hp | 98 hp |
| Torque | 91 – 136 Nm | 123 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 15.6 s | 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 151 – 154 km/h | 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.1 – 4.5 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,690 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,549 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,872 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Curb weight | 880 – 935 kg | 1,005 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.