2009 smart fortwo vs 2008 Toyota Yaris

2009 smart fortwo

2008 Toyota Yaris

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2-Door Convertible Brabus

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
fortwo 2-Door Convertible Brabus	33	41	$19,521	$20,990
fortwo 2-Door Convertible Passion	33	41	$15,801	$16,990
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Brabus	33	41	$16,731	$17,990
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Passion	33	41	$13,011	$13,990
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Pure	33	41	$11,151	$11,990

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3-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door HB Automatic	29	35	$11,702	$12,450
Yaris 3-Door HB Automatic S	29	35	$13,277	$14,125
Yaris 3-Door HB Manual	29	36	$10,856	$11,550
Yaris 3-Door HB Manual S	29	36	$12,431	$13,225
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Automatic	29	35	$12,360	$13,150
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Automatic S	29	35	$13,770	$14,650
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Manual	29	36	$11,679	$12,425
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Manual S	29	36	$13,089	$13,925

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,521

$11,702

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,990

$12,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$350 / month

$208 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Smart Fortwo is in its element in inner-city streets, but in the suburbs or almost anywhere else, it’ll probably feel uncomfortably toylike.

The 2008 Toyota Yaris is one of the cheapest, and cheapest to run, of all new vehicles.

TCC Likes

Electronic stability control comes standard
Better seating space than some exotics
Park it anywhere

Very cheap price
Good ride
Excellent fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

No freeway passing power
Fuel economy should be better
Jittery, busy ride

Instrument panel design seems gimmicky
Doesn’t handle very well
Front seats are small

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

45.4

50.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

45.4

84.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

39.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

48.0

51.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

40.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.8

Second Hip Room (in)

46.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

50.0

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

106.3

150.6

Height, Overall (in)

60.3

60.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

53.7

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

73.5

96.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

61.4

66.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

25.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

9.32

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8.0 x - TBD -

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Power

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.7

11.1

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

19.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

28.7

30.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric pwr

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/35R17

P175/65R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/55R15

P175/65R14

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

1896

2340

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

14 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.5

5.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

68 @ 4500

103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.0/61

1.5L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

70 @ 5800

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I3

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPFI

SFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front wheel drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.23

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.53

4.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

2.85

Summary

Vehicle Name

Smart fortwo

Toyota Yaris

Body Style

2 Door Cabriolet

3 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

McPherson

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

DeDion

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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