2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2009 Renault Sandero
To start off, 2009 Renault Sandero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Renault Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Sandero.
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 (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2009 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Smart | Renault |
| Model | ForFour | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
