Smart Fortwo Electric Drive vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

Performance

Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Power	74 hp	140 hp
Torque	130 Nm	250 Nm
Acceleration	11.5 s	8.4 s
Top Speed	125 kmph	212 kmph
Engine Displacement	--	1395 cc

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	340 L	--
Front Tread	1283 mm	1549 mm
Rear Tread	1385 mm	1520 mm
Kerb Weight	975 kg	--
Gross Weight	1150 kg	--
Length	2695 mm	4255 mm
Width	1559 mm	1799 mm
Height	1565 mm	1425 mm
Wheel Base	1867 mm	2637 mm
Ground Clearance	132 mm	--
Turning Radius	4.37 m	5.45 m
No Of Doors	3	5
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	4 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	50 L

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drums	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	5-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	Yes

Engine Details

Fuel Supply System	--	TSI
No Of Cylinders	--	4
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 2

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	15 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Size	155/60 R15	225/45 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R15	R17

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	No	Yes
Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Column	--	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	--	Rack & Pinion

Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	No	No
Parking Sensors	No	No
Rear Camera	No	No
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	No	No

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Security

Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	No
Rear A/C Vents	No	No
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	No
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	No	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	No	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	No
Vanity Mirror	No	--
Trunk Light	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	No	No
Power Antenna	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Optional Optional	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Removable Convertible Top	Yes	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	No	No
Chrome Grille	No	No
Chrome Garnish	No	No

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
CD Player	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	No
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	No	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Voice Control	No	No
Touch Screen	Yes	No

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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display

Yes

No

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	No	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Seat Lumbar Support	No	No
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	No	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	No	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes

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