Renault Twingo and the Smart Forfour are the same car. They have same technology, same size and same philosophy. Then, if they are so similar, what should I buy? Let’s see if I clarified.

The partnership between Mercedes and Renault has had many fruits, some commercial character and others, like the two cars of this comparison, pure cosmopolitan orientation. Between Smart Forfour and the Renault Twingo find it difficult to reach how of Mercedes and Renault how much is in each car. If questions, both brands will sell their product as they do best and sweep to home, although the end is a joint effort of the two; thinking positive, both cars have the best of each brand. They face here in its less powerful version of 71 horses and the finished top end each; They are the same car, now it know how to go and find out which one is the best buy.

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History has shown us that Renault can do engine, chassis and has technology, so for a car like the Smart Forfour I see it a demerit carry hidden the Renault name into its components. It is true that as a consumer I do not really like that that a premium product such as Smart heritage have pieces of a generalist, but it is precisely these are the details that ultimately achieve a acceptable price for a car of this type. And if those same parts have quality, reliability and design, as is the case, then perfect.

Case Renault Twingo It is the opposite, since in theory the theoretical gains quality of a Mercedes all but price Renault, and that’s a great argument you can help win sales; It has nothing to do with that emotional first-generation Twingo sad eyes and bed inside we all remember, and no longer a conventional car architecture and is further specializes in the town, see if that like the general public or not.

The architecture of the two cars are identical, like the rest of the sections. Smart is typical, with engine under the boot floor and propulsion. This condition, coupled with the small battle, make the Twingo and two Forfour Unbeatable arms City. They have a turning radius leader in its category, that lets you change direction quickly or get into almost impossible gaps. I find it nice to see the with aplomb, a suspension system that is defended with dignity.

Comfort is good, and that the two had the "sport suspension" and large wheels from their lists of extras, and They have nothing to do with dry previous generation Smart. The frame is well above the possibilities engine also a good traction and stability control to see hardly act. I am unable to determine difference in behavior between both the limit, much less in a conventional use. They react well to sudden change of support, much better than I expected for such a car. The Smart Forfour has a series assistant crosswind, He is working more than you can imagine given the characteristics of weight and height battle he has; the Renault Twingo or not carrying option and most had not been included VAT. It is not critical in these specific situations but the extra security is never over.

The two have a same engine atmospheric petrol three cylinders and one liter of displacement. they have 70 horses, which they are sufficient for the city and very fair to leave her. You can leave the city to go home in the suburbs, but without haste and considering that resilience from low revs is very slow; operation acceleration lane change is often not as fast as you would like to do it safely. That is the engine of 90 horses. In contrast, low-speed agility show enough so that within the city that situation changing lanes as quick as you expect, do not move like a motorcycle but stay close. The city is your territory.

Both carry a Grand Stop / start, nice in operation and very Good downtime. Typically you move them below 6 liters of average consumption, more about 5 liters if you take it easy, above 6 if you roll your prestacional context.

Inside

Inside each sets its style, although the size is the same. Four adults fit perfectly without having any kind of hardship. The seats are comfortable and there is more space than your appearance can make you biding. The trunk is just in space, but good usable. In both backrests you can abate; Renault offers standard support divided into two, while in Forfour you have to order it as an extra 255 euros and will add both the reclining rear seats to increase cargo capacity. In both you have bluetooth standard with an adapter to put mobile. Interestingly downloaded from the Internet both offer free apps, with which you will have all the features you need and more on your phone. You can also put the central screen with all these features, but costs little more than 800 euros and I think you need not invest in it.

Comparing finishes Zen and Proxy You can not say that one comes more equipped than another one but give more preference to some extras than others. For example the Smart said leads series assistant crosswind, the knee airbag, the address variable ratio panoramic roof and the air conditioner does not bear his rival. To this the Twingo responds with fog lamps, the adjustment of the steering wheel, electric mirrors, the split rear seatback, the rear radar proximity and 35-liter tank (70 euros in the Smart, which carries serial 28 liters).

There are more variety of options available in the Smart but its price is higher; analyze you analyze Renault will always be more affordable. Starting with these finishes is a Unlike 1,685 euros, expanding to 700 euros discount the Twingo added; Smart officially does not offer it, another thing is if dealers add something special title. Unmatched equipment the difference is set to 2,385 euros and that’s a lot. Another thing is that you give priority to one brand or another or to the customization possibilities, but 2,385 euros is much in a bill of around 13,000 euros, much for a similar end result. In the end it is a question of price, since they are the same. I find a good solution for the city and you can get out of it, but traveling or what you Plantées. I like the personalization of the Forfour but in the end if you spend the extras you get in too high a price. The Twingo balances the scales.

So we do the tests