Smart Car VS Fiat 500 Comparison

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[@peterlewis3540]

The Fiat, especially here in the Uk, is better value than the new Smart. I used to own a 2010 Smart Cdi diesel, but Mercedes have now discontinued the diesel engine. Also the new Smart has lost its character, and has made away with the electronic sequential gearbox. The new Mk3 Smart is simply too expensive.

[@roberthallen8833]

Peter Lewis Thanks

[@ichigo3223]

"Today we are gonna put them to their paces and see which one is better" ***ONE WHOLE VIDEO LATER*** Me: Ok so which one is better. Video: "That's up to you..." Me: :|

[@martajajackson1836]

ROFL... 👍👍😂🤣

[@abrahamcusters2987]

The engineering and technology of the Smart is more developed. In spite of the fact that the Fiat is also very cute, for city traffic the Smart is much more convenient. And the design is great.

[@alexander2685]

That's right.

[@Henry-jq9hc]

SMART!

[@Todor81]

I have both cars, and conclusion is that Fiat 500 is much better car than Smart. Smart is better for parking and fuel economy. But everything else is on Fiat 500 side. More room space, 4 seats, better leg rest and more space for driver, better looking, much more comfort on any road, lower high speed noise, better high speed economy (mpg on higher speed) and so on.

[@remid1994]

@Kip Tucker don't make me laugh, smart isn't even a car. Here it's known as four wheeled moped 😂 you need a moped licence to drive it.

[@alexander2685]

Smart car has more overhead room and drives well than fiat 500 which is sluggish also the engine has more issues.Love my smart.😍😚

[@remid1994]

@@alexander2685 I bet you never driven a fiat 500. I have a 1.2 lounge, it drives like a dream. Fiat 500 is a premium car. Smart is just sheet metal work. Here in the Netherlands you can see fiat 500 everywhere whereas you rarely see a smart. Smart is not even a car, we call it brommobiel.

[@kevinjekyll1521]

I now have owned both, I wanted a Brabus, but couldn't get one, got a nice one eventually. The Smart is really only intended for city driving, you really have to looking out for yourself on an open road. I did end up with a 500 Abarth, quiker, but they feel heavy compared to the Smart, not as nimble. The best all round fun car I have ever owned was a Fiat Uno Turbo.

[@michaelsuzio4268]

My smart passion does fine on the highway at 70-80mph

[@FrankATracy]

Advantages of the smart car (though some may apply to the Fiat as well): It stands out on the road compared to the Fiat 500. Plastic panels can be hit or kicked hard and will not ding. I’ve had someone open their door and hit my smart pretty hard, but it didn’t leave a mark. Afterwards a friend asked me about it, so I kicked my door as hard as I could. Again, no marks or dings. Pretty cool! Has a split tailgate, not the cheap and less useful hatchback. Groceries and other items won’t fall out like they do with a hatchback. I know because our van is a hatchback. And nothing falls out on an incline with the smart. And stuff can be stacked up pretty high. Can maneuver through small spaces better than the Fiat. (The smart is quite a bit smaller that the Fiat) Takes up less room in a garage. Much more room for other things, like my library, Soloflex, Treadmill, Total Gym, cabinets all around, etc. etc. Has a ledge that sticks out from the dashboard: great for pens, pencils, cellphones, etc. And it looks awesome! Not sure which is more fun to say, “I have a Mercedez!” or “I have a Fiat!”. Can sit on the tailgate. Can stand on the tailgate. Can climb over something from the tailgate. I don't think the Fiat has a tailgate. Hatch does not go up very far with the smart fortwo so much less likely to hit something. Has a tridion safety cell so may be safer in a rollover crash or if something falls onto the smart. Can change body panels. It’s a two seater. Much better for one-on-one relationships. Never have tag-alongs! That's one of my very favorite features! With seat down and tailgate down, can lay down in the smart. Great for looking out the moon roof or for a drive-in theater, or just relaxing. In an accident the engine is in the back. It won’t be pushed into you from the front and is designed to go under you if hit from the back. I like that! Lots of smart clubs around. By the way, I have a 2009 smart. My 2009 smart fortwo now has 102,884 miles on it and still has not had any problems! Oh, I'm 6'5" tall, 250 lbs with a 36" inseam, and I've got plenty of room! And I get 35 mpg minimum and 45 mpg max.

[@alanboas810]

I own a Fiat 500 and love it! But I would buy a Smart to maybe alternate like a platoon.

[@freddiev6050]

Short, but complete review! 👍

[@JoaquimInverno]

There is a Smart ForFour you know...

[@americantoylife]

Only fortwo in US

[@lukecarlin9946]

@@americantoylife haha

[@thomasleemullins4372]

I wish the Forfour was available in the USA.

[@Lincolnator721]

Wonder if it would be legal to ship a ForFour from Europe to the U.S.

[@GuiltySpark-uj8en]

@@Lincolnator721 maybe...

[@DFWsCars]

Just got to review these both. The Smart is great if you live in a big city with nice roads, but otherwise the Fiat just feels/rides so much more substantial.

[@bh2155]

Both are very cool cars!

[@briansalmon1666]

very true

[@mannygee005]

good vid. I've actually driven both. It's just a choice of which one you want. Highway driving on either one doesn't bother me at all. The Smart will auto-correct for crosswinds so it's actually fantastic for that - you can hold your line steady very easily. It has that great turning radius and also it's RWD. The Fiat looks pretty good (both look good, up to you). The Fiat is still small which I like that and it has 4 seats, yes. Also often I'd lower the rear seats flat and then it becomes like a 2-seater with more cargo room.

[@nilomyki]

The background music choice in general is plain stupid.

[@dailykilluminati1310]

I had both. For quality, design, and steering id choose the smart fortwo.

[@jarofthoughts]

That music was damn annoying...

[@godjihyo1436]

I think smart car is the best!!

[@90SecondCarReviews]

It was definitely more fun to drive!

[@DFWsCars]

for longer trips and convenience I had to chose the Fiat 500, but they both have pros and cons.

[@antonio1681]

Justin Lawrence Mercado same someone sub to my channel

[@alexander2685]

Garbage Can roll cage baby.

[@CityChristina]

@Garbage Can you're*

[@brookexp4710]

I sat in smart for two car with my husband , we were literally touching shoulders , I couldn’t breathe in it . I want to test drive a fiat 500 with him and see if we would actually have room to breathe in that one .

[@nickk8009]

Are you not aware what a dismal failure these vehicles were in the States? You can buy used ones for next to nothing.

[@MrEeeaddict]

thanks for the review!

[@alexander2685]

All i know is smart is fun to drive and has more overhead room for a two seater also maintance on this car can be done easy i changed my oil also fiat 500 is sluggish on the road and has issues with the engine that's why i bought a smart and 😍it.

[@erwinmaes3105]

i own a ford Ka with a 1.2 fiat 500 engine and i never had any probleme

[@elchapulincolorado4879]

Absolutamente, Fiat 500 is best 😘

[@speedtracker100]

My vote goes for Fiat 500,always......

[@altinxhambazi3329]

my bro does illegall U turns like its nothing…🤣

[@gustavcullen8694]

500, the Smart choice!😁

[@stringer-ik1pc]

I'd take the reviewer home.easy.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@Just DoIt 😕I don't remember saying it. Must have been drunk. Hope the wife doesn't find out.!!!!! 😃

[@XxndjxX]

The Smart car seems like it handles more like a golf-cart. Which I guess would be useful in a slow moving, crowded city. However, out on the open highway, the Fiat is probably a better choice for ride quality and safety.

[@90SecondCarReviews]

+XxndjxX Thats exactly right! I loved driving the smart car around the city.

[@albertogomes7661]

not necessarily. I own a smart foreword and the car is extremely safe. in a highway it will be more comfortable on the fiat but the smart is safer.

[@albertogomes7661]

+Alberto Gomes fortwo not foreword

[@rickbar123]

Fiat - stamped in Mexico Smart - made in France by well paid workers

[@ottovonbismarch5022]

rich b shut up idiot

[@moduleapothem6446]

Shut the fuck up bitch

[@Okxyd]

it's because you are an idiot.

[@JesusGarcia-en3pj]

rich b my two cents on that is that if you’re getting the fiat, get the abarth. Otherwise the Smart is the way to go. The new one. I love my 2011 but I would love a little extra pull and sacrifice a bit of fuel. That’s the thinking of why I want to consider the 500 abarth. The Smart always gets me the last laugh in Downtown Houston. Parking ninja. Might be the reason why I drink too much. Don’t worry, I got my driver that rather smoke their cigs.

[@gustavcullen8694]

The smart do it in France by underpaid illegal immigrants Everyone know

[@ana_liana]

I have fiat 500.For me,after driving almost a year there is 2 minuses-robot gear box and not safe of someone hit u.But my fiat I'm using to make shopping and bring kid in school-always will find a parking space.The second car of cource we have bigger.

[@steverolfeca]

Decent review, except that you failed to address comfort for taller drivers. At 6' 2", the Fiat's awkward driving position, limited front legroom and oversized center console make it feel like a penalty box. I find the Smart much more comfortable in terms of legroom, driving position, etc.

[@antbord_5640]

I'm 6'3'' and never had any comfort problem in my fiat 500, plenty of leg and head room, at least on the version with the sunroof. But when i'm sitting in the driving position there's no leg nor head room in the rear sits Edit: typing errors correction

[@MrEtmer]

Thanks for the review! I don't see a lot of reviews like these since these cars are often niche in the American market. I'm really still uncertain on what I should get though, I've heard that the FIAT has horrible reliability ratings while I've barely heard anything at all for the Smart's reliability.

[@90SecondCarReviews]

The fiat does seem to have that reputation as you said. But that is lessened with the newer years though.

[@MrEtmer]

Alright, thank you for the reply! Not a lot of car reviewers I watch replies to comments so much. I'm really considering the FIAT now (due to its 4 seats and cheaper price), although I do find the Smart really attractive too in terms of how it's almost like a "toy car" regarding its size and maneuverability.

[@90SecondCarReviews]

Sorry for the late reply on this one (been a busy weekend lol) but if you need the 4 seats the Fiat is for sure the better option. If you go for a test drive in the smart. ask to see where the windshield washer fluid goes. I was really surprised to see what seemed to be poor quality and design from mercedes, But it was much more of a blast to drive. If you want a bit better of a Fiat 500 then you could also go with the 500 turbo. more expensive but much faster and peppy then the normal 500 and you still get 4 seats ( i did a video of that car by itself too)

[@MrEtmer]

That's okay, thank you for the reply! I've actually went to a car show yesterday and checked out the Fiat 500 and the Smart. And to be honest, I've started to drift towards the Smart now. I sat inside and I actually liked how essentialist it felt. And in reflection, situations where I need to carry 2+ passengers are quite rare, and I never buy a huge amount of groceries either. I think I'll have to do a test drive of both cars before coming across a conclusion of what I'd pick, although I feel that I drift towards "fun" than pure practicality. And according to this review, it seems that the Smart would be a more fun vehicle to drive! Also, on the "windshield washer fluid" part of the comment, are you talking about the hood of the car where it detaches completely? If so, I agree that it seemed rather off-quality! I was actually sitting on the driver's seat of the Fortwo at the show, and I remember seeing the shocked look of one person's face when he accidentally detached the hood completely. He struggled to put it back on before giving up, and the hood of the Fortwo was left disconnected and crooked for the rest of the day. Again, thank you for the help and the review! I've checked out the review you've mentioned (500 Turbo) and I do find myself enjoying these more fast paced reviews. Keep up the good work!

[@jjpeeters67]

It must be the bad assembling plant in Mexico I guess. Here in Europe the Fiat 500 (Cinquecento) are known to be very reliable in the statistics...

[@chrisblyth6716]

Would have been more interesting if the smart car was compared to Toyota Iq/Scion. Different outcome.

[@Commentator541]

Fiat is a car, Smart is just not very useful unless you do something like small house repairs or newsreporting, and you need to park in a lot of different spots throughout the day.

[@dribniff2667]

Or you drive down the highway at 75mph and travel 800 miles un a weekend and still have plenty of room for your stuff.

[@michaelsuzio4268]

I drove a smart car from Louisiana to Maine and Ohio they're fine

[@kerkiraz]

I have the fiat 500 which is sound for short commutes 10 or twenty minutes or so any longer and the car becomes uncomfortable and noisy especially the tiers as for taking it on the motorway/ freeway all I can say is you will be sorry and relived to get out of the thing when you park up.

[@hogster5935]

Too much music

[@paulospieker3670]

nice vid! keep it going!

[@zeero62]

Unfortunately only 1441 Fiats (all models) were sold nationwide in May 2018. I don't think FIAT will stay in North America. They could use the assembly line in Mexico to build more Jeeps or Rams. I doubt with such low sales, they would bother importing them from Italy.

[@thomasleemullins4372]

I think that was a good comparison.

[@Rift1981]

4 People in the Fiat 500? You also got 4 seats in the 911! But do they fit?

[@jenniferharris7633]

My husband and I are looking for a small car to pull behind our RV and plan to use it to visit local sights. It won't be an everyday car, and there won't be any long distance travel in it. Which of these two would you recommend?

[@nikkig6028]

Jennifer Harris SMART

[@Turbosaunderground]

Nice vid!

[@90SecondCarReviews]

Thanks! Really appreciate it.

[@carobsessions4707]

Fiat 500

[@derekintrovert5619]

Hi! ever test Chevy Spark 1lt or 2lt ??????🤔

[@florentinoramirez2257]

FIAT 500!!!

[@fabiano270hd]

Fiat 500 melhor custo benefício 👏

[@marcyberman7400]

Funny! You are crossing a double line to turn around.

[@chris59499]

Reliably and maintenance cost?

[@chijen2010]

Easy choice. I’d rather crash in the smart.

[@brianfreeman8290]

Bin the bloody music !

[@dgru6557]

good

[@derekintrovert5619]

Too bad they didn't put a small diesel engine in smart car & or hybrid drivetrain!!! promote the cars better .Have a Sweetheart like Carrie Underwood in commercials this little Fun cars would sell very well

[@timh132]

They did a 800 cc diesel

[@raymondharvey1821]

I love my sluggish little Fiat ;)

[@jordangoat2654]

Lol

[@alexander2685]

Omg i got the ladies loving my car.

[@z.weertje7209]

Smart!

[@FrankieBag0donuts]

How about overall reliability? Safety? MPG instead of KPL for us Yanks? I don't keep a calculator handy when watching videos.

[@enelvislopez4537]

Mia madre ha una Fiat 500, ed è incredibile. Fiat 500 è sicuramente il vincitore. mia madre ha un argento fiat, con un interno rosso, ma non la plastica rossa sul davanti, ha sedie rosse e un poggiatesta grigio.

[@WhiskeySauers]

Why use kilometers, if you're in the states..?

[@nikolanikola8543]

WhiskeySauers Because smart people drive Smarts and use kilometers!

[@JJ-cb7km]

because 1000m is 1km

[@erwinmaes3105]

you never get 3.6L/100km in a smart !! i rented one and it was 5.4L/100km

[@philippenogueira1574]

my smart has nothing mercedes in it even motor is mistubishi in my model

[@magamyassgotarrested3707]

Mine is mostly Mitsubishi too but I've found some Mercedes parts in it as well. Like the parts related to the headlights.

[@lapamful]

Hory sheet! A fuel rating of 3.6 l/100km is just over 63MPG!!!

[@jurivlk5433]

@lapamful: The 3.6 l per 100km are pure nonsens. Mercedes are liars since the car sucks more than 6 liters!

[@erwinmaes3105]

@@jurivlk5433 5.4 liter when i drove one...

[@jurivlk5433]

@@erwinmaes3105 Quite a difference and a lot! But seems to me more relistic. The "car" is much too heavy and has horrible aerodynamics. As a comparison: I had a Peugeot 104 of the late 1970's and 40 yers ago, it consumed 5-5.5L. For four people and luggage. With a simple 1.1 L carburetor engine and no catalytic converter.

[@steveny.220]

SMART CAR.

[@remid1994]

Whoever says that fiat 500 is a bad car has no clue whatsoever.

[@alexander2685]

Remi R That's not what cosumer reports say buddy.

[@remid1994]

@@alexander2685 Who are these so-called consumers? That's not the case in Europe. Here you don't hear much negative stuff about fiats in general. Comparing to card of similar class, KIA, Hyundai, Toyota/peugeot/citroen and Renault, the 500 has the lowest report of fundamental issues such as engine, gearbox and electrical equipments. I understand that some people love to hate certain brands and just give negative reviews without even owning the car or even driving it. Sorry to burst your bubble, but my fiat 500 drives like a dream. On 30l of petrol, I drove 600km (combined) and still had 5l in reserve. Please give me a car of similar class that brings you 600 with 30l petrol. Before buying my 500, I tested every single car in the same class, all I can tell you is that they were utter garbage. The 500 is a premium car and feels like one. It's a great car regardless of how much you hate it and like to bash it without even having owned one. Again, consumers report is utter garbage. Buyers have brain, and they use their own judgement and experience on buying a car. That's exactly what I did.

[@briansalmon1666]

then Consumer reports is wrong, buddy

[@remid1994]

@@briansalmon1666 Yeah, it's wrong.

[@briansalmon1666]

I agree Remi. I really have had good luck with My Fiat 500. I love the car

[@nikolanikola8543]

Smart is the best

[@roberthallen8833]

Nikola Martinis

[@jjluv7008]

We don’t do kilometers here in America so why don’t you explain in the Queens English miles per gallon

[@JWard2]

Turn off the fucking music in your video please

[@OhFookinELL]

Neither. Japanese are best overall.

[@odiggler]

smart car is actually made in France!!!

[@90SecondCarReviews]

+odiggler You are right! But Smart is still owned by Mercedes which is a German company. However I didnt know about the French part. Thanks!

[@odiggler]

+90 SecondCarReviews True, I took out the cupholder insert on my Brabus and it said "GERMANY"

[@Commentator541]

Smart is made in Slovenia, that is two countries over. France, Switzerland, Slovenia.

[@thomashilton7671]

Book ends

[@gypzino]

Fiat 500,so cute,but so delicate ...not so useful in the city!!

[@briansalmon1666]

The Fiat 500 is VERY useful in the city

[@a-rad3541]

Fiat is the winner. If you got a car accident in the smart:go to a hospital

[@brandonphillips3107]

Smarts have cages in their pillars for extra strength in a crash

[@nikolanikola8543]

Actually Smart is safer than a Fiat😂😂😂

[@alexander2685]

Think safety cell fiat 500 does not have that.And think about it is anything truly safe?🤔😣

[@briansalmon1666]

good point John

[@OleHippy]

Smart is *much* safer. About 10 years back I rear-ended someone in my Smart at freeway speed (I know, I know) and walked away uninjured. The safety cage is incredible. Everything in front of the windshield was ruined - but there’s not that much up there anyway. However, the air bag costs turned it into a total loss.

[@db_outlaw8278]

It's a good video... but there's one thing wrong. You did an illegal u turn, crossing a double solid yellow many times. I like the idea of 90 second review's but if you want be treated like a real car reviewer obey the law.

[@Canwegetsubswithnovideos-kz4jn]

😂😂 BOTH TERRIBLE CARS 😂😂😂

[@briansalmon1666]

your thinking of SUVs

[@alexander2685]

No one cars what u think.

[@briansalmon1666]

that’s probably true...sorry I said that

[@alexander2685]

brian salmon Sorry to i am not that way at all.😔

[@briansalmon1666]

i’m sure your not...by the way, I also love the Smart car in real life. I just. like the Fiat 500 a little more. Their both cool small cars