2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1409 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2000 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForTwo | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
