Daewoo Matiz M100/M150 vs Smart ForTwo I: specs side by side

Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Daewoo · 1998–2005

Matiz M100/M150

D PI 399

Version (3 versions)

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Smart · 1998–2007

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Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Smart ForTwo I yet, so some checks above leave it out.

General
	Daewoo Matiz M100/M150	Smart ForTwo I
Version	1.0 four-cylinder · 46 kW (63 PS)	No data
Production years	1998–2005	1998–2007
Body	Hatchback	Hatchback, Convertible
Country	South Korea	France
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	46 kW (63 PS) 62 hp	30–45 kW (41–61 PS) 40–60 hp
Power, all versions	38–47 kW (52–64 PS) 51–63 hp	30–45 kW (41–61 PS) 40–60 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	87 Nm 64 lb-ft	No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	12.9 s	No data
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	152 km/h 94 mph	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	No data
Engine	1,000 cc · 4 cyl 1.0 l	No data
Drive	Front-wheel drive	No data
Dimensions and weight
Length	3,497 mm 137.7 in	No data
Width	1,495 mm 58.9 in	No data
Height	1,850 mm 72.8 in	No data
Wheelbase	2,340 mm 92.1 in	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★☆☆ (2000)	No data