2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Smart ForTwo and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 539 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForTwo | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForTwo | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 70 L |
