M134 1.1 vs M132 (3B21)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M134 1.1 ACCEPTABLE 68/100
+16 points over M132 (3B21)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M134 1.1 Smart
0 / 100
CAUTION M132 (3B21) Smart

Specifications

M134 1.1
M132 (3B21)
Brand
Smart
Smart
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
CAUTION
Reliability
68
52
Years
2004--2006
2007--2014
Displacement
1124 cc
999 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
75 hp
61--84 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,500--€4,000

Character

M134 1.1

"ForFour 454 (W454). Mitsubishi 3-cyl. Short production run. Simple. No known major issues — too few on road. Parts from Mitsubishi Colt."

M132 (3B21)

"Mitsubishi 3B21 heart. Turbo version is peppy but fragile. SAM unit is the real villain. Budget carefully."

Issues Comparison

M134 1.1 1

○ MINOR
No significant issues €0--€0 0 km--0 km

M132 (3B21) 4

◆ CRITICAL
SAM unit failure (electrical) €500--€1,500 50,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Clutch actuator wear (automated manual) €400--€1,000 50,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo actuator failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil leak (valve cover / sump) €200--€600 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

M134 1.1 1

ForFour W454 2004--2006

M132 (3B21) 6

ForTwo W451 2007--2014 ForTwo W451 2007--2014 ForTwo W451 2008--2014 ForTwo W451 2007--2014 ForFour W453 2015--2024 ForTwo W453 2014--2024
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