2010 smart fortwo vs 2010 Toyota Prius

2010 smart fortwo

2010 Toyota Prius

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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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5-Door HB I

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 5-Door HB I	51	48	$20,330	$21,400
Prius 5-Door HB II	51	48	$21,432	$22,800
Prius 5-Door HB III	51	48	$22,156	$23,800
Prius 5-Door HB IV	51	48	$24,762	$26,600
Prius 5-Door HB V	51	48	$26,129	$28,070

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,521

$20,330

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,990

$21,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$350 / month

$357 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Smart ForTwo is in its element on crowded city streets, but at speed or almost anywhere else, it can feel uncomfortably toylike.

The 2010 Toyota Prius ups the ante in the hybrid world with 51-mpg city fuel economy and a finer style.

TCC Likes

Parks absolutely anywhere
Very roomy seats, two of ‘em
Quick, responsive steering

Exceptional fuel economy
Tall, airy cabin
Hatchback utility

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive fuel economy for its size
Borderline scary on the highway
Bouncy, busy, jittery ride

Likely more expensive
Still drives like a hybrid
Console design means less knee room in front

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

48 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact

Mid-size

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

42.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

45.4

52.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

38.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

48.0

54.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

45.4

93.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.0

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

61.4

68.7

Track Width, Front (in)

50.0

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

106.3

175.6

Height, Overall (in)

60.3

58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

53.7

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

73.5

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr Regenerative

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8.0 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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.7

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

28.7

- TBD -

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Pwr Assisted Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/35R17

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/55R15

P195/65R15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

1896

3042

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.5

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

70 @ 5800

98 @ 5200/80 @ - TBD -

Engine Type

Gas I3

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

- TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

68 @ 4500

105 @ 4000/153 @ - TBD -

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.0/61

1.8L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Automatic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.23

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.53

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

CVT

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Cabriolet

5 Door Liftback

Vehicle Name

Smart fortwo

Toyota Prius

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

McPherson

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

DeDion

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.2

3.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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