Toyota iQ (2008 – 2015) vs Smart fortwo Cabrio (2010 – 2012): specs compared
The Toyota iQ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 98 hp against 84 hp. The Smart fortwo Cabrio is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 11.6 s. The Toyota iQ has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 145 km/h. The Smart fortwo Cabrio uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 4.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 845 kg. At 2,985 mm, the Toyota iQ is 290 mm longer than the Smart fortwo Cabrio. The Toyota iQ dates from 2008 – 2015, the Smart fortwo Cabrio from 2010 – 2012.
| Specification |
Toyota
iQ
2008 – 2015
|
Smart
fortwo Cabrio
2010 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2015 | 2010 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 98 hp | 54 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 91 – 190 Nm | 92 – 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 15.3 s | 10.7 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 171 km/h | 135 – 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 6.4 L/100 km | 3.3 – 5.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,985 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 155 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,542 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,999 mm | 1,867 mm |
| Curb weight | 845 – 1,005 kg | 790 – 800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

