2006 Audi TT vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi TT would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi TT weights approximately 625 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Audi TT (282 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi TT | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Audi | Smart |
| Model | TT | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 33 L |
