Smart Fortwo Specifications: Full Technical Details

Smart Fortwo is a two-seat ultra-compact city car designed for urban environments, known for its tandem seating, tiny footprint and rear-engine layout. It was discontinued in 2024. This page covers the generations recorded in Malaysia.

Third Generation (2014-2024)

The third-generation Fortwo (C453, 2014–2024) used a 0.9-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 90 hp and 135 Nm, or a 17.6 kWh electric motor (81 hp), with a 6-speed DCT and rear-wheel drive.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE / CABRIO

Segment MICRO CAR

Seats 2

Fuel PETROL; ELECTRIC

Transmission 6-speed DCT (petrol); single-speed (EV)

Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement898 cc (petrol)

Engine type0.9L Turbo I3 / Electric motor

Peak power66–60 kW (90 hp petrol; 81 hp EV)

Peak torque135 Nm (petrol); 160 Nm (EV)

Transmission6-speed DCT (petrol); single-speed (EV)

Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H2,695 × 1,663 × 1,555 mm mm

Wheelbase1,873 mm

Kerb weightNot available kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank33 L (petrol)

Seats2

Fuel economy (city)~6.5 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)~5.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionNot available

Rear suspensionNot available

SteeringNot available

Front tyres165/65 R15

Previous Generation (2007-2014)

The 2007-2014 Smart Fortwo is powered by a Turbo MPFI engine producing 45–89 kW and 95–136 Nm, paired with 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode. It seats 2.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE & 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE

Segment SMALL PREMIUM

Seats 2

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement698–999 cc

Engine typeTurbo MPFI

Peak power45–89 kW

Peak torque95–136 Nm

Transmission6 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H2,690 × 1,661 × 1,549 mm mm

Wheelbase1,812–1,872 mm

Kerb weight730–795 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank33 L

Seats2

Fuel economy (city)Not available L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)Not available L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc; Disc

Rear brakesDisc; Drum

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionIndependent

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres165/65 R15; 4Jx15

Earlier Generation (1998-2007)

The 1998-2007 Smart Fortwo is powered by a Turbo MPFI engine producing 45 kW and 95 Nm, paired with 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode. It seats 2.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE & 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE

Segment SMALL PREMIUM

Seats 2

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement698 cc

Engine typeTurbo MPFI

Peak power45 kW

Peak torque95 Nm

Transmission6 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase1,812 mm

Kerb weight730–795 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank33 L

Seats2

Fuel economy (city)Not available L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)Not available L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesDrum

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionIndependent

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres4Jx15; 145/65 R15

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
Third Generation (2014-2024)	2014–2024	0.9 L	66–60 kW (90 hp petrol; 81 hp EV)	Not available
Previous Generation (2007-2014)	2007–2014	0.7–1.0 L	45–89 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (1998-2007)	1998–2007	0.7 L	45 kW	Not available

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