Volkswagen Eos vs. smart ForTwo

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2017 smart ForTwo
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$14,650
Starting MSRP
$31,995
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Premium Unleaded I-3
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
89 hp
Horsepower
200 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
2
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

89 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.0 L/55
Displacement
2.0 L/121
Displacement
-
Displacement
100 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Premium Unleaded I-3
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
6-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
P175/55TR15
Rear Tire Size
P235/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
15 X 4.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
P155/60TR15
Front Tire Size
P235/45HR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material

Suspension

Other
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Other
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
23 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

N/A
Second Head Room
36 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
48 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
40 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
45 ft³
Passenger Volume
77 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
45 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
42 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
58 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
29 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
N/A
Trunk Volume
7 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
56 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
2
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
106 in
Length, Overall
174 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
41 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
61 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall

Weight & Capacity

9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,050 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,508 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
480
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2017 smart ForTwo or the 2016 Volkswagen Eos?

The 2016 Volkswagen Eos is more reliable than the 2017 smart ForTwo according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2016 Eos versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2017 ForTwo.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 smart ForTwo or the 2016 Volkswagen Eos?

The 2017 smart ForTwo is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Volkswagen Eos with 35 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2017 smart ForTwo or the 2016 Volkswagen Eos?

The 2017 smart ForTwo is cheaper than the 2016 Volkswagen Eos with a $14,650 starting MSRP versus a $31,995 starting MSRP.

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