Comparison between:
- 2019 e.GO Life 60
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 e.GO Life 60 | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | |
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| Trim | 60 | - |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 19,900 (EU, Jul 2019) | GBP 21,195 (UK, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Plastic Aluminium High-strength steel | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | White Silver Red Blue Anthracite | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey |
| Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 2 |
| Length | 131.8 in 3348 mm | 106.1 in 2695 mm |
| Width | 68.8 in 1748 mm | 65.5 in 1663 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 74.5 in 1893 mm |
| Height | 62.2 in 1581 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in 2200 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Front track | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear track | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Clearance | - | 4.4 in 113 mm |
| Trunk volume | 140.0 l 4.94 ft3 0.14 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 640.0 l 22.60 ft3 0.64 m3 | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 52 % | - |
| Payload | 859.8 lb 390 kg | 496.04 lb 225 kg |
| GVWR | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 2888.06 lb 1310 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Bosch | - |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 230 V | - |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Torque | - | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | - | Radar-based recuperation |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 88.2 mph 142.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 11.50 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-50 km/h - 3.4 sec | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 90.1 mi / 145.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range, CMB: 69.0 mi / 111.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 6.95 m 22.80 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | de Dion tube Dependent | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 195/65R15 R 225/45R17 R 225/40R18 R | 165/65R15 185/60R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 23.5 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Deutsche Accumotive |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | - | 96 |
| Number of modules | - | 3 |
| Battery voltage | 374 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 50 °C 122 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW | AC 4.6 kW AC 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:28 AC 11 kW, 6:21 | Wallbox 22 kW, 0:48 Wallbox 4.6 kW, 3:50 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with built-in brake assist (S) Driver and passenger airbags (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Front and rear parking assistance (O) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic braking assistance (S) ISOFIX child seat attachment for front passenger seat and rear seats (S) Side airbags (S) Tyre repair kit, first-aid kit, safety vest, warning triangle (O) 12V power outlet (S) 6.75-inch touch-screen (S) Built in FM radio, Apple Carplay, Android Auto (S) e.GO Infotainment system (O) Smartphone holder with USB port (S) 4 x speakers Air-conditioning (O) Electric heater (O) Manually adjustable seats for driver and front passenger (S) Reversible rear seats (O) Seat heating for driver and front passenger (S) Electric windows (O) Heated windscreen and rear window heating (S) Windscreen wipers with built-in rain sensor (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (S) Cloth (S) | Centre console with drawer and double cup holder at front (S) Gearshift lever knob in leather (chrome) (S) Lockable glove compartment (S) Storage compartment in doors, front (S) Storage compartment in tailgate (S) 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel in leather (S) Acoustic presence indicator at speeds below 17 mph (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Anti-lock Braking System with electronic brake force distribution (S) Breakdown kit with air compressor and sealant (S) Central locking with radio remote control, visual locking-verification signal (S) Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights (S) Crosswind Assist (S) Cruise control with limiter (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Front airbags for the driver and front passenger (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Knee airbag for the driver (S) Lane Keeping Assist with acoustic and visual warning (S) Seat belt reminder warning (S) Three-point seat belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters (S) Tridion safety cell (S) Two pelvis/thorax bags in the backrests of the seats (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) Window airbags (S) 12 volt socket with cover (S) 7-inch multi-touch infotainment display (O) Dashboard Instrument panel (S) Digital Radio (S) Instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch TFT colour display (S) MirrorLink (O) smart Media-System (O) Exterior temperature indicator with frost warning (S) Pre-entry climate control (S) Front passenger seat with through-loading function (fully folding backrest) (S) Heated seats (O) Heated multi-function steering wheel (O) Height-adjustable steering column (O) Comfort windscreen wipers with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function (S) Driver's door mirrors electrically adjustable and heated (S) Electric windows with convenience feature and obstruction sensor (S) Heated rear window (S) Painted door handles (body colour) (S) Rear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/washfunction (S) Solid roof with fabric lining in black (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger with vanity mirrors (S) H4 halogen headlamps with integrated LED daytime driving lights (S) Headlamp range adjustment, manual (S) Reading light for driver and front passenger (S) Third brake light featuring LED technology (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Based on Volkswagen's MEB platform. | - |
| 2019 e.GO Life 60 | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé |