Daewoo Matiz (1998 – 2007) vs Smart fortwo (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Smart fortwo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 64 hp. The Daewoo Matiz is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 16.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 152 km/h against 135 km/h. The Smart fortwo uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 720 kg against 776 kg. At 3,495 mm, the Daewoo Matiz is 996 mm longer than the Smart fortwo.
| Specification |
Daewoo
Matiz
1998 – 2007
|
Smart
fortwo
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2007 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 52 – 64 hp | 41 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 69 – 87 Nm | 70 – 100 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 17.6 s | 16.8 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 144 – 152 km/h | 135 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 6.6 L/100 km | 3.4 – 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,495 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Width | 1,496 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,529 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,339 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Curb weight | 776 – 796 kg | 720 – 730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.