smart Forfour W453
The smart Forfour W453 (2014–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: W453 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,500–3,530 mm RDW | 3,495 mm |
| Width | 1,670 mm RDW | 1,640 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm RDW | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,490 mm RDW | 2,490 mm |
| Front track | 1,443–1,469 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,414–1,434 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 875–1,100 kg RDW | 1,200 kg |
| Mass in running order | 975–1,200 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,400–1,570 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 130–165 km/h RDW | 130–180 km/h |
| Torque | 91–170 Nm ASTRA | 91–160 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 165/65R15, 185/60R15, 185/50R16, 205/45R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 92.4% (90.8–93.8) | 92.2% | 1,163 |
| 4–5 years | 90.6% (87.9–92.7) | 91.0% | 572 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 18.7% | 21.8% |
| Brakes | 7.5% | 12.3% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.2% | 4.4% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 34 versions of the smart Forfour W453
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European Union 15 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | 17.3–17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 127–146 km | 3,218 |
| 2021–2022 | Electric motor | 41 kW (56 PS) | Electric | 17.3–17.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 125–133 km | 16,150 |
| 2017–2020 | Electric motor | 41 kW (56 PS) | Electric | 13.1–20.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 140 km | 29,021 |
| 2017–2020 | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | 13.1–18.1 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 125 km | 5,350 |
| 2017–2020 | Electric motor | 31 kW (42 PS) | Electric | 13.1–19.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 121 km | 602 |
| 2014–2020 | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | – | 96–114 g/km | – | 226,906 |
| 2015–2020 | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | – | 98–118 g/km | – | 90,330 |
| 2016–2019 | 0.9 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | – | 104 g/km | – | 11,486 |
| 2019 | 0.9 L | 31 kW (42 PS) | Petrol | – | 117 g/km | – | 16 |
| 2019 | 1.0 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | – | 113 g/km | – | 12 |
| 2017 | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Other fuel | – | 98 g/km | – | 15,996 |
| 2015–2017 | 1.0 L | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | – | 108 g/km | – | 2,304 |
| 2017 | 0.9 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | – | 98 g/km | – | 78 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 78 kW (106 PS) | Petrol | – | 96 g/km | – | 20 |
| 2017 | 0.9 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Petrol | – | 104 g/km | – | 12 |
United Kingdom 16 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021EQ | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | – | 16.3–18.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 117–130 km |
| 2019electric drive with 15'' rear wheels · electric drive with 16'' rear wheels | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 13.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | – | 154 km |
| 2018electric drive with 15'' rear wheels · electric drive with 16'' rear wheels | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 13.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 154 km |
| 2015–201890 hp (66kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · night sky 90 hp (66kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 90hp (66kW) turbo with 15'' 16'' & 17'' rear wheels and 2 more trims | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km | – |
| 2016–201890 hp (66kW) turbo twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels · night sky 90 hp (66kW) turbo twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 90hp (66kW) turbo twinamic with 15'' 16'' & 17'' rear wheels and 2 more trims | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 15'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 123 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 16'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 122 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 15'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 16'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km | – |
| 2017–2018BRABUS 109hp (80kW) with 17'' rear wheels · night sky BRABUS 109hp (80kW) with 17'' rear wheels · Brabus 109hp (80kW) with 17'' rear wheels and 1 more trim | 0.9 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km | – |
| 2015–201871 hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · night sky 71 hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels and 2 more trims | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km | – |
| 2016–201871 hp (52kW) twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels · night sky 71 hp (52kW) twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71hp (52kW) twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels and 2 more trims | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 96 g/km | – |
| 201871 hp (52kw) with 15'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km | – |
| 201871 hp (52kw) with 16'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km | – |
| 201871 hp (52kw) with 15'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km | – |
| 201871 hp (52kw) with 16'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 112 g/km | – |
France 3 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015FORFOUR (45 kW) BVM5 · FORFOUR 45 kW | – | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 108 g/km |
| 2015FORFOUR (52 kW) BVM5 · FORFOUR 52 kW | – | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km |
| 2015FORFOUR 66kW · FORFOUR 66 kW | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.