M134 1.1 vs H4B (SCe 1.0)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
H4B (SCe 1.0) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+4 points over M134 1.1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M134 1.1 Smart
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE H4B (SCe 1.0) Smart

Specifications

M134 1.1
H4B (SCe 1.0)
Brand
Smart
Smart
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
72
Years
2004--2006
2014--present
Displacement
1124 cc
999 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75 hp
71 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€450--€1,150

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."

H4B (SCe 1.0)

"Renault H4B in a Smart box. Slow but honest. Simple 3-cyl, no turbo drama. Perfect city runabout."

Issues Comparison

M134 1.1 1

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

H4B (SCe 1.0) 3

● MODERATE
Thermostat failure €200--€450 50,000 km--100,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil failure €100--€300 40,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine mount vibration €150--€400 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

M134 1.1 1

ForFour W454 2004--2006

H4B (SCe 1.0) 3

ForFour 1.0 W453 2014--present Hatchback ForTwo 1.0 W453 2014--present Hatchback ForTwo Cabrio W453 2016--present Convertible
Full M134 1.1 Report Full H4B (SCe 1.0) Report