2013 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Golf and 2013 Smart Fortwo were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 668 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Smart Fortwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Smart |
| Model | Golf | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4212 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |
