Volkswagen Eos vs. smart ForTwo
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Highlights
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$14,650
Starting MSRP
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$31,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Premium Unleaded I-3
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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89 hp
Horsepower
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200 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Premium Unleaded I-3
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.0 L/55
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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89 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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200 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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100 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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207 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P155/60TR15
Front Tire Size
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P235/45HR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P175/55TR15
Rear Tire Size
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P235/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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15 X 4.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Other
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Other
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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23 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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2
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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45 ft³
Passenger Volume
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77 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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48 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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45 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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42 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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74 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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106 in
Length, Overall
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174 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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61 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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29 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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7 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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2,050 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,508 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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480
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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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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