2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Borrego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Borrego would be higher.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Kia Borrego (362 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Kia Borrego 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make Kia Smart
Model Borrego Fortwo
Year Released 2011 2013
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Type V electric
Horse Power 276 HP 0 HP
Torque 362 Nm 130 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1559 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 1867 mm


 

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