2004 Smart ForFour vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,968 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 333 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco has automatic transmission and 2004 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2004 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Smart ForFour | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForFour | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1404 mm |
