VW Golf GTI vs Smart Forfour 1.5t Brabus
| Category | Forfour 1.5t Brabus | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 177 / 175 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 230 / 170 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1123 / 2476 | 1399 / 3084 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 158 / 155 | 143 / 141 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €25,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Forfour 1.5t Brabus | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.60 | 1:19.60 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:50.90 | 1:47.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Forfour 1.5t Brabus | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.7 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.3 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.1 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.8 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 18.6 s | 17.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 27.3 s | 23.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.7 s | 6.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Forfour 1.5t Brabus | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 221 kph (137 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 61.7 kph (38.3 mph) | 62.3 kph (38.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Forfour 1.5t Brabus | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 181 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 1614 | 1699 |
| Total | 1795 | 1899 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by a small margin.
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