Smart fortwo Cabrio (2000 – 2004) vs Chevrolet Matiz / Spark (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Smart fortwo Cabrio is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 64 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.3 s against 12.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 730 kg against 776 kg. At 3,495 mm, the Chevrolet Matiz / Spark is 996 mm longer than the Smart fortwo Cabrio.
| Specification |
Smart
fortwo Cabrio
2000 – 2004
|
Chevrolet
Matiz / Spark
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 40 – 75 hp | 52 – 64 hp |
| Torque | 80 – 110 Nm | 69 – 87 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 – 20.8 s | 12.9 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 150 km/h | 144 – 152 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.4 – 5.3 L/100 km | 6.3 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,499 mm | 3,495 mm |
| Width | 1,514 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Height | 1,549 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,811 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 730 – 740 kg | 776 – 796 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.