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MetroMPG · 08-05-2008, 11:40 AM

The previous gen. smart diesel could kick the Yaris' butt in terms of fuel consumption (the trade-off being 0-60 mph in 19 seconds).

Maybe they'll smarten up and offer a more efficient engine in a future model. smart XFi?

Smart is also aiming at a different market than Toyota. It's a "premium" small car (where image counts in the eyes of the buyer), sort of like the Mini.

That said, I'd be surprised if anyone on this forum would choose the current smart over the Yaris.

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