Subaru Justy (1997 – 2003) vs Smart fortwo (1998 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 68 hp at most. The Subaru Justy is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.2 s against 16.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 155 km/h against 135 km/h. The Smart fortwo uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 720 kg against 890 kg. At 38,405 mm, the Subaru Justy is 35,906 mm longer than the Smart fortwo.
| Specification |
Subaru
Justy
1997 – 2003
|
Smart
fortwo
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2003 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 hp | 41 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 70 – 100 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.2 s | 16.8 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 155 km/h | 135 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 L/100 km | 3.4 – 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 38,405 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,529 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Curb weight | 890 kg | 720 – 730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

