Toyota iQ (2008 – 2015) vs Smart fortwo (2007 – 2012): specs compared
The Toyota 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 10.9 s against 11.6 s. The Toyota 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 4.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 750 kg against 845 kg. At 2,985 mm, the Toyota iQ is 285 mm longer than the Smart fortwo.
| Specification |
Toyota
iQ
2008 – 2015
|
Smart
fortwo
2007 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2015 | 2007 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 98 hp | 45 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 91 – 190 Nm | 89 – 116 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 15.3 s | 10.9 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 171 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 6.4 L/100 km | 3.3 – 4.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,985 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,539 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,999 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Curb weight | 845 – 1,005 kg | 750 – 770 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.