smart Fortwo W451

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The smart Fortwo W451 (2007–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 109 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: W451 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, France, Canada, and United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	2,700 mm RDW	2,700 mm TC	2,500 mm
Width	1,560–1,670 mm RDW	1,560–1,660 mm TC	1,470–1,510 mm
Height	1,560–1,570 mm RDW	1,540–1,560 mm TC	1,500 mm
Wheelbase	1,870 mm RDW	1,870 mm TC	1,810 mm
Front track	1,262–1,283 mm ASTRA	1,280–1,440 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,352–1,385 mm ASTRA	1,360–1,420 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	725–875 kg RDW	750–930 kg TC	730–1,040 kg
Mass in running order	825–975 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,020–1,150 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	440 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	435 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	2 RDW	–	–
Doors	2–3 RDW	–	–
Performance
Top speed	125–151 km/h RDW	–	125–165 km/h
Torque	89–147 Nm ASTRA	–	89–200 Nm
Electric motor power	–	35 kW NRCan	–
Electric
Range (EPA/NRCan)	–	101–109 km EPA	–
Charging time at 240 V	–	6.0–8.0 h EPA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/55R15, 195/50R15, 155/60R15

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). 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
9–12 years	82.1% (81.3–82.8)	77.9%	11,038
13 years and older	74.4% (73.2–75.4)	69.2%	6,080

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	29.1%	31.2%
Brakes	28.4%	30.6%
Lights and electrics	16.1%	21.6%
Suspension	15.1%	32.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks	9.5%	11.0%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	8.3%	9.6%

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)

394 complaints for model years 2008–2016. 25 crashes · 52 fires · 29 injuries · 1 death

Engine 107
Transmission and drivetrain 84
Electrical system 64
Seat belts 35
Fuel system 29
Body and structure 20

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 109 versions of the smart Fortwo W451

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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	EU registrations
2011–2016	1.0 L	52 kW (71 PS)	Petrol	–	94–99 g/km	482,525
2014–2016	0.9 L	66 kW (90 PS)	Petrol	–	96–97 g/km	59,898
2016	0.9 L	80 kW (109 PS)	Petrol	–	103 g/km	2,676
2011–2016	1.0 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	–	97–104 g/km	47,389
2012–2016	Electric motor	35 kW (48 PS)	Electric	14.8–15.1 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	16,526
2011–2016	1.0 L	75 kW (102 PS)	Petrol	–	119 g/km	13,870
2011–2016	1.0 L	62 kW (84 PS)	Petrol	–	116–117 g/km	30,030
2011–2015	0.8 L	40 kW (54 PS)	Diesel	–	87 g/km	57,078
2014–2015	Electric motor	55 kW (75 PS)	Electric	14.9–15.1 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	308
2010–2014	–	–	Petrol	–	98–107 g/km	903
2013–2014	0.7 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	–	115–117 g/km	36
2013	1.0 L	–	Other fuel	–	107 g/km	4,454
2013	Electric motor	55 kW (75 PS)	Electric	–	0 g/km	172
2013	–	35 kW (48 PS)	Other fuel	–	–	51
2011–2013	0.8 L	33 kW (45 PS)	Diesel	–	88 g/km	60
2011–2012	Electric motor	20 kW (27 PS)	Electric	18.2 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	561
2011–2012	Electric motor	30 kW (41 PS)	Electric	18.2 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	1,414
2011	1.0 L	72 kW (98 PS)	Petrol	–	124 g/km	350
2010	1.0 L	–	Petrol	–	104 g/km	130,598
2010	0.8 L	–	Diesel	–	87 g/km	24,751
2010	Electric motor	–	Electric	18.2 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	524
2010	0.7 L	–	Petrol	–	115 g/km	36
2010	–	–	Diesel	–	91 g/km	22
2010	1.0 L	–	Petrol	–	109 g/km	20

United Kingdom 47 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
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	–
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	–
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	–
2013–2014electric drive with 15" wheels · fortwo electric drive with 15" rear wheels	Electric motor	–	Electric	–	15.1 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	145 km
2013–2014cdi with 15" rear wheels	0.8 L	–	Diesel	Automatic	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	87 g/km	–
2013–2014BRABUS with 17" rear wheels	1.0 L	–	Petrol	Automatic	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km	–
2013–2014mhd with 15" rear wheels	1.0 L	–	Petrol	Automatic	4.3–4.4 L/100 km NEDC	98–100 g/km	–
2013–2014with 15" rear wheels · turbo with 15" rear wheels	1.0 L	–	Petrol	Automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	115 g/km	–
2013–2014with 16" & 17" rear wheels · turbo with 16" & 17" rear wheels	1.0 L	–	Petrol	Automatic	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	120 g/km	–
2013fortwo cabrio 54 bhp cdi with Softip & 15" rear wheels · fortwo coupé 54 bhp cdi with Softip & 15" rear wheels	0.8 L	40 kW (55 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	86 g/km	–
2013fortwo cabrio 54 bhp cdi with Softouch & 15" rear wheels · fortwo coupé 54 bhp cdi with Softouch & 15" rear wheels	0.8 L	40 kW (55 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	87 g/km	–
2013fortwo cabrio 71 bhp mhd with Softip & 15" rear wheels	1.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Petrol	Automatic	4.3 L/100 km NEDC	99 g/km	–
2013fortwo cabrio 71 bhp mhd with Softouch & 15" rear wheels	1.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Petrol	Automatic	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	100 g/km	–
2013fortwo coupé 71 bhp mhd with Softip & 15" rear wheels	1.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Petrol	Automatic	4.2 L/100 km NEDC	97 g/km	–
2013fortwo coupé 71 bhp mhd with Softouch & 15" rear wheels	1.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Petrol	Automatic	4.3 L/100 km NEDC	98 g/km	–
2013fortwo cabrio 84 bhp with 15" rear wheels · fortwo coupé 84 bhp with 15" rear wheels	1.0 L	63 kW (85 PS)	Petrol	Automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	115 g/km	–
2013fortwo cabrio 84 bhp with 17" rear wheels · fortwo coupé 84 bhp with 17" rear wheels	1.0 L	63 kW (85 PS)	Petrol	Automatic	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	120 g/km	–
2013fortwo cabrio 102 bhp BRABUS with 17" rear wheels · fortwo coupé 102 bhp BRABUS with 17" rear wheels	1.0 L	76 kW (103 PS)	Petrol	Automatic	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km	–
2012fortwo cabrio 54 bhp cdi with Softip & 15 inch rear wheels · fortwo coupé 54 bhp cdi with Softip & 15 inch rear wheels	0.8 L	40 kW (55 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automated manual	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	86 g/km	–
2012fortwo cabrio 54 bhp cdi with Softouch & 15 inch rear wheels · fortwo coupé 54 bhp cdi with Softouch & 15 inch rear wheels	0.8 L	40 kW (55 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automated manual	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	87 g/km	–
2012fortwo cabrio 71 bhp mhd with Softip & 15 inch rear wheels	1.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.3 L/100 km NEDC	99 g/km	–
2012fortwo cabrio 71 bhp mhd with Softouch & 15 inch rear wheels	1.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	100 g/km	–
2012fortwo coupé 71 bhp mhd with Softip & 15 inch rear wheels	1.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.2 L/100 km NEDC	97 g/km	–
2012fortwo coupé 71 bhp mhd with Softouch & 15 inch rear wheels	1.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.3 L/100 km NEDC	98 g/km	–
2012fortwo cabrio 84 bhp with 15 inch rear wheels · fortwo coupé 84 bhp with 15 inch rear wheels	1.0 L	63 kW (85 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	115 g/km	–
2012fortwo cabrio 84 bhp with 17 inch rear wheels · fortwo coupé 84 bhp with 17 inch rear wheels	1.0 L	63 kW (85 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	120 g/km	–
2012fortwo cabrio 102 bhp BRABUS with 17 inch rear wheels · fortwo coupé 102 bhp BRABUS with 17 inch rear wheels	1.0 L	76 kW (103 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km	–
2010cdi no DPF 175/195 Tyres on 15" Wheels at rear	0.8 L	–	Diesel	5-speed automated manual	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	88 g/km	–
2009–2010fortwo cabrio cdi no DPF 33kW · fortwo coupé cdi no DPF 33kW · fortwo cabrio cdi no DPF 33 kW	0.8 L	33 kW (45 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automatic	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	88 g/km	–
2009–201052 kW mhd 175/195 Tyres at rear	0.8 L	52 kW (71 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	4.3–4.4 L/100 km NEDC	103–105 g/km	–
2010225 Tyres on 17" Wheels at rear	1.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	122 g/km	–
2010Brabus 225 Tyres on 17" Wheels at rear	1.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	124 g/km	–
2010mhd softip 175/195 Tyres on 15" Wheels at rear	1.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.3–4.4 L/100 km NEDC	103–105 g/km	–
2010mhd softouch 175/195 Tyres on 15" Wheels at rear	1.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.4–4.5 L/100 km NEDC	104–106 g/km	–
2008–201045 kW · 45 kW 175/195 Tyres at rear	1.0 L	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	112 g/km	–
2008–201052 kW · 52 kW 175/195 Tyres at rear	1.0 L	52 kW (71 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	112 g/km	–
2008–201052 kW · 52 kW 175/195 tyres at rear · 52 kW 175/195 Tyres at rear	1.0 L	52 kW (71 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km	–
201052kW 175/195 Tyres on 15" Wheels at rear	1.0 L	52 kW (71 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.7–4.9 L/100 km NEDC	112–116 g/km	–
2008–201062 kW 175/195 Tyres at rear	1.0 L	62 kW (84 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km	–
2008–201062 kW 225 Tyres at rear	1.0 L	62 kW (84 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	122 g/km	–
201062kW 175/195 Tyres on 15" Wheels at rear	1.0 L	62 kW (84 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km	–
2008–201072 kW Brabus 225 Tyres at rear · 72 kW Brabus	1.0 L	72 kW (98 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	124 g/km	–

France 28 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
2013–2015SMART FORTWO COUPE ED (35kW)	Electric motor	35 kW (48 PS)	Electric	Automatic	–	–
2013–2015SMART FORTWO BRABUS COUPE ED (35kW)	Electric motor	35 kW (48 PS)	Electric	Automatic	–	–
2013–2015SMART FORTWO CABRIO ED (35kW)	Electric motor	35 kW (48 PS)	Electric	Automatic	–	–
2013–2015SMART FORTWO BRABUS CABRIO ED (35kW)	Electric motor	35 kW (48 PS)	Electric	Automatic	–	–
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
2012–2014SMART FORTWO CABRIO CDI (40kW)	–	40 kW (54 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	86–87 g/km
2012–2014SMART FORTWO COUPE CDI (40kW)	–	40 kW (54 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	3.3 L/100 km NEDC	86–87 g/km
2012–2014SMART FORTWO COUPE mhd (45kW)	–	45 kW (61 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	4.2–4.3 L/100 km NEDC	97–98 g/km
2012–2014SMART FORTWO CABRIO mhd (52kW)	–	52 kW (71 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	4.3–4.4 L/100 km NEDC	99–100 g/km
2012–2014SMART FORTWO COUPE mhd (52kW)	–	52 kW (71 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	4.2–4.3 L/100 km NEDC	97–98 g/km
2012–2014SMART 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
2012–2014SMART 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
2012–2013SMART FORTWO COUPE (62kW) · SMART FORTWO COUPE PACKSPORT BRABUS (62kW) · SMART FORTWO COUPE PACKSPORT (62kW)	–	62 kW (84 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.1–5.2 L/100 km NEDC	119–120 g/km
2012–2013SMART FORTWO CABRIO (62kW) · SMART FORTWO CABRIO PACKSPORT BRABUS (62kW) · SMART FORTWO CABRIO PACKSPORT (62kW)	–	62 kW (84 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.1–5.2 L/100 km NEDC	119–120 g/km
2012–2013SMART FORTWO COUPE BRABUS (75KW) · SMART FORTWO COUPE BRABUS (75kW)	–	75 kW (102 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km
2012–2013SMART FORTWO CABRIO BRABUS (75kW) · SMART FORTWO Cabrio BRABUS (75 Kw)	–	75 kW (102 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km
2012SMART FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC	Electric motor	20 kW (27 PS)	Electric	Manual	–	–
2012SMART FORTWO CABRIO ELECTRIC	Electric motor	20 kW (27 PS)	Electric	Manual	–	–

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2011–2016	Electric motor	Electric	Automatic	Rear-wheel drive	87–107 MPGe EPA	0 g/km	101–109 km
2016SIDI	0.9 L	Petrol	6-speed automated manual	Rear-wheel drive	35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA	153 g/km	–
2016SIDI	0.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA	158 g/km	–
2011–2015	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	Rear-wheel drive	36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA	151–153 g/km	–
2009–2010SIL 2MODE CLKUP	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	Rear-wheel drive	36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA	153 g/km	–
2008SIL 2MODE CLKUP	1.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA	153 g/km	–

Canada 4 versions

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

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2013–2016Two-seater	Electric motor	35 kW (48 PS)	Electric	Automatic	19.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle	0 g/km	109 km
2016Two-seater	0.9 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automated manual	6.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	157 g/km	–
2013–2015Two-seater	1.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automated manual	6.4–6.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	147–150 g/km	–
2008–2012Two-seater	1.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	6.4–6.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	147–150 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.