Smart forfour Brabus (2005 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Polo GTI (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Smart forfour Brabus is the more powerful of the two, with up to 177 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 221 km/h against 216 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,090 kg against 1,139 kg. At 3,919 mm, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is 170 mm longer than the Smart forfour Brabus.
| Specification |
Smart
forfour Brabus
2005 – 2006
|
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2006 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 221 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,749 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 kg | 1,139 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.