smart Fortwo W450

No photo of this generation yet; the photo shows the W451.Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The smart Fortwo W450 (2004–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 36 versions in the United Kingdom and Canada.

Model codes: W450 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, France, and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	2,500 mm RDW	2,500 mm
Width	1,520–1,560 mm RDW	1,470–1,510 mm
Height	1,530–1,550 mm RDW	1,500 mm
Wheelbase	1,810 mm RDW	1,810 mm
Front track	1,258–1,285 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,354–1,382 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	705–715 kg RDW	730 kg
Mass in running order	805–815 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	990 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	2 RDW	–
Doors	2 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	135 km/h RDW	135–155 km/h
Torque	100 Nm ASTRA	89–147 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/55R15, 175/50R16, 205/45R16, 225/35R17, 135/70R15, 145/65R15, 195/50R15

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
13 years and older	69.2% (66.8–71.4)	69.2%	1,524

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	34.4%	36.4%
Suspension	34.1%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	31.0%	28.8%
Tyres	27.8%	31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	17.6%	17.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	13.2%	11.8%

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 36 versions of the smart Fortwo W450

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United Kingdom 34 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
2006–200850 bhp 175 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (51 PS)	Petrol	–	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	113 g/km
2006–200850 bhp 175 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (51 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km
2006–200861 bhp 175 rear tyres	0.7 L	46 kW (62 PS)	Petrol	–	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	113 g/km
2006–200861 bhp 175 rear tyres	0.7 L	46 kW (62 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km
2006–200861 bhp 195 rear tyres	0.7 L	46 kW (62 PS)	Petrol	–	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	118 g/km
2006–200861 bhp 195 rear tyres	0.7 L	46 kW (62 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	121 g/km
2006–200861 bhp 225 rear tyres	0.7 L	46 kW (62 PS)	Petrol	–	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	120 g/km
2006–200861 bhp 225 rear tyres	0.7 L	46 kW (62 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
2006–2008Brabus 74 bhp	0.7 L	55 kW (75 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
2004–2006Crossblade	0.6 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.7 L/100 km NEDC	136 g/km
200650 bhp 195 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (51 PS)	Petrol	–	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	118 g/km
200650 bhp 195 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (51 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	121 g/km
200650 bhp 225 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (51 PS)	Petrol	–	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	120 g/km
200650 bhp 225 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (51 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
2004Smart and Passion (Brabus) · Smart and Pulse (Brabus)	0.6 L	–	Petrol	–	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	123 g/km
2004Smart and Passion (Brabus) · Smart and Pulse (Brabus)	0.6 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.4 L/100 km NEDC	128 g/km
2004Smart and Pure · Smart and Pulse · Smart and Passion and 2 more trims	0.6 L	–	Petrol	–	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	113 g/km
2004Smart and Pulse · Smart and Passion · Smart and Pure and 2 more trims	0.6 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	118 g/km
2004Smart 55kW	0.6 L	55 kW (75 PS)	Petrol	–	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	117 g/km
2004Smart 55kW Brabus	0.6 L	55 kW (75 PS)	Petrol	–	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	123 g/km
2004Smart 55kW	0.6 L	55 kW (75 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	121 g/km
2004Smart 55kW Brabus	0.6 L	55 kW (75 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.4 L/100 km NEDC	128 g/km
200437kW 175 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (50 PS)	Petrol	–	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	113 g/km
200437kW 175 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (50 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km
200437kW 195 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (50 PS)	Petrol	–	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	118 g/km
200437kW 195 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (50 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	121 g/km
200437kW 225 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (50 PS)	Petrol	–	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	120 g/km
200437kW 225 rear tyres	0.7 L	37 kW (50 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
200445kW 175 rear tyres	0.7 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	–	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	113 g/km
200445kW 175 rear tyres	0.7 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km
200445kW 195 rear tyres	0.7 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	–	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	118 g/km
200445kW 195 rear tyres	0.7 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	121 g/km
200445kW 225 rear tyres	0.7 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	–	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	120 g/km
200445kW 225 rear tyres	0.7 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2006Two-seater	0.8 L	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	140 g/km
2005Two-seater	0.8 L	Diesel	6-speed automatic	5.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	140 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.