smart Fortwo C453
The smart Fortwo C453 (2014–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 66 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: C453, A453 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 2,740 mm RDW | 2,700 mm TC | 2,695 mm |
| Width | 1,660–1,670 mm RDW | 1,660 mm TC | 1,663 mm |
| Height | 1,550–1,560 mm RDW | 1,560 mm TC | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,870 mm RDW | 1,870 mm TC | 1,873 mm |
| Front track | 1,283–1,471 mm ASTRA | 1,440 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,363–1,435 mm ASTRA | 1,420 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 790–1,025 kg RDW | 930 kg TC | 880–1,040 kg |
| Mass in running order | 890–1,125 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,150–1,340 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 550 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 470 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 3 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 130–155 km/h RDW | – | 130–165 km/h |
| Torque | 91–170 Nm ASTRA | – | 91–200 Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | 60 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | – | 92–93 km EPA | – |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 3.0 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 165/65R15, 185/60R15, 205/45R16, 185/50R16, 175/55R15, 155/60R15, 195/50R15
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2017: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Natural Resources Canada, US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. 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 | 95.8% (94.5–96.8) | 92.2% | 1,209 |
| 4–5 years | 93.6% (91.1–95.4) | 91.0% | 501 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 9.4% | 21.6% |
| Brakes | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 1.4% | 4.3% |
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)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
11 complaints for model years 2017–2019.
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 66 versions of the smart Fortwo C453
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European Union 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2024 | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | 16.8–17.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 127–151 km | 33,901 |
| 2021–2024 | Electric motor | 41 kW (56 PS) | Electric | 16.6–17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 129–136 km | 58,685 |
| 2017–2020 | Electric motor | 41 kW (56 PS) | Electric | 13.0–19.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 146 km | 65,547 |
| 2017–2020 | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | 12.9–17.9 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 127 km | 18,504 |
| 2017–2020 | Electric motor | 31 kW (42 PS) | Electric | 13.0–19.8 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 124 km | 1,366 |
| 2014–2020 | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | – | 96–116 g/km | – | 213,362 |
| 2014–2020 | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | – | 94–112 g/km | – | 418,278 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 68 kW (92 PS) | Electric | 16.4 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 157 km | 12 |
| 2016–2019 | 0.9 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | – | 103 g/km | – | 19,020 |
| 2019 | Electric motor | 85 kW (116 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 30 |
| 2019 | 0.9 L | 31 kW (42 PS) | Petrol | – | 110 g/km | – | 22 |
| 2014–2018 | 1.0 L | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | – | 98–104 g/km | – | 19,342 |
| 2018 | Electric motor | 52 kW (71 PS) | Electric | 14.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | – | 22 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 78 kW (106 PS) | Petrol | – | 93 g/km | – | 136 |
| 2017 | 0.9 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | – | 96 g/km | – | 96 |
| 2017 | 0.9 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Other fuel | – | 98 g/km | – | 30 |
| 2017 | 0.9 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Petrol | – | 103 g/km | – | 24 |
| 2014–2016 | Electric motor | 35 kW (48 PS) | Electric | 14.8–15.1 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | – | 9,874 |
| 2015–2016 | 1.0 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | – | 119 g/km | – | 1,260 |
| 2014–2016 | 1.0 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | – | 116–117 g/km | – | 8,250 |
| 2014–2015 | 0.8 L | 40 kW (54 PS) | Diesel | – | 87 g/km | – | 1,026 |
| 2014–2015 | Electric motor | 55 kW (75 PS) | Electric | 14.9–15.1 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | – | 308 |
| 2014 | – | – | Petrol | – | 98 g/km | – | 22 |
| 2014 | 0.7 L | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | – | 117 g/km | – | 12 |
United Kingdom 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Fortwo | Electric motor | 82 kW (111 PS) | Electric | – | 14.8–15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 123–132 km |
| 2022–2023Fortwo | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | – | 14.8–15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 123–132 km |
| 2020–2021EQ | Electric motor | 60 kW (82 PS) | Electric | – | 15.7–17.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 119–135 km |
| 2019electric drive with 15'' rear wheels · electric drive with 16'' rear wheels | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 13.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | – | 154–159 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 | 154–159 km |
| 2015–201890 hp (66kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 90hp (66kW) turbo with 15'', 16'' & 17'' rear wheels · 90hp (66kW) turbo with15'' 16'' & 17'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km | – |
| 2016–201890 hp (66kw) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 90hp (66kW) turbo twinamic with 15'', 16'' & 17'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km | – |
| 2016–201890 hp (66kw) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 90hp (66kW) turbo with 15'', 16'' & 17'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km | – |
| 2017–201890hp (66kW) turbo twinamic with 15'', 16'' & 17'' rear wheels · 90hp (66kW) turbo twinamic with 15'' 16'' & 17'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 96 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 15'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.2–5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 119–123 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 16'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.2–5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 118–122 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 15'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 16'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km | – |
| 201890 hp (66kw) turbo with 15'' rear wheels · 90 hp (66kw) turbo with 16'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 122 g/km | – |
| 2017–2018BRABUS 109hp (80kW) with 17'' rear wheels · Brabus 90hp (80kW) with 17'' rear wheels | 0.9 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 102–104 g/km | – |
| 2015–201871 hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 93 g/km | – |
| 2015–201871 hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71 hp (52kW) twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71hp (52kW) twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels and 1 more trim | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km | – |
| 2016–201871 hp (52kw) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71hp (52kW) twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71hp (52kW) twinamic with 15'' & 16'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km | – |
| 2016–201871 hp (52kw) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71 hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels · 71hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km | – |
| 201871 hp (52kw) with 15'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0–5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km | – |
| 201871 hp (52kw) with 16'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km | – |
| 201871 hp (52kw) with 15'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.8–5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 111–120 g/km | – |
| 201871 hp (52kw) with 16'' rear wheels | 1.0 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.8–5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 110–119 g/km | – |
| 201690 hp (66kW) turbo twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 0.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km | – |
France 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015FORTWO COUPE 45 kW | – | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2015SMART FORTWO COUPE | – | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 93 g/km |
| 2015FORTWO COUPE (52 kW) BVM5 | – | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 93 g/km |
| 2015FORTWO COUPE 52 kW | – | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 93 g/km |
| 2015FORTWO COUPE 52 kW | – | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2015FORTWO COUPE (66 kW) BVM5 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km |
| 2015FORTWO COUPE 66 kW | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 97 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO CABRIO CDI (40kW) | – | 40 kW (54 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.3 L/100 km NEDC | 86–87 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO COUPE CDI (40kW) | – | 40 kW (54 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.3 L/100 km NEDC | 86–87 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO COUPE mhd (45kW) | – | 45 kW (61 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2–4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 97–98 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO CABRIO mhd (52kW) | – | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.3–4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 99–100 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO COUPE mhd (52kW) | – | 52 kW (71 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.2–4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 97–98 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO CABRIO (62kW) | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 114–115 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO CABRIO (62kW) · SMART FORTWO CABRIO PACKSPORT (62kW) · SMART FORTWO CABRIO PACKSPORT BRABUS (62kW) | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.1–5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 119–120 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO COUPE (62kW) | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 114–115 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO COUPE (62kW) · SMART FORTWO COUPE PACKSPORT (62kW) · SMART FORTWO COUPE PACKSPORT BRABUS (62kW) | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.1–5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 119–120 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO Cabrio BRABUS (75 Kw) · SMART FORTWO CABRIO BRABUS (75kW) | – | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2014SMART FORTWO COUPE BRABUS (75kW) | – | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
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