2006 Hyundai Getz vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Getz and 2006 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 97 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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, 2006 Smart ForFour (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (215 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Getz | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Hyundai | Smart |
| Model | Getz | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
