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Smart fortwo

1998 – 2002 Germany

Smart built the fortwo from 1998 to 2002. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 41 to 70 hp. Fuel use starts at only 3.4 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 720 kg. The same generation also came as a convertible.

Smart fortwo 1 / 2
Body styleNot specified
Production1998 – 2002
Variants7
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power41 – 70 hp
0–100 km/h16.8 – 19.8 s
Top speed135 km/h
Fuel economy3.4 – 5.1 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
0.8L CDi 6AT FWD (41 HP)
0.8 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 41 hp 19.8 s 135 6-speed automatic
0.6L 6AT FWD (45 HP)
0.6 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 45 hp 18.9 s 135 6-speed automatic
0.6L 6MT FWD (45 HP)
0.6 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 45 hp 18.9 s 135 6-speed manual
0.6L 6AT FWD (55 HP)
0.6 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 54 hp 17.2 s 135 6-speed automatic
0.6L 6MT FWD (55 HP)
0.6 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 54 hp 17.2 s 135 6-speed manual
0.6L 6AT FWD (62 HP)
0.8 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 61 hp 16.8 s 135 6-speed automatic
0.6L 6AT FWD (70 HP)
0.6 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 70 hp 16.9 s 135 6-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L3
Displacement
799 cm3 (49 ci)
Power
30 KW @ 4200 RPM41 HP @ 4200 RPM40 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 1800–2800 RPM100 Nm @ 1800–2800 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
19.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
50.8/53.1 in (1,290/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
1609 lbs (730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2182 lbs (990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Highway
75.9 mpg US (3.1 L/100Km)
Combined
69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
90 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L3
Displacement
599 cm3 (37 ci)
Power
33 KW @ 5250 RPM45 HP @ 5250 RPM44 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
52 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM70 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
50.8/53.1 in (1,290/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
1587 lbs (720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2160.5 lbs (980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L3
Displacement
599 cm3 (37 ci)
Power
33 KW @ 5250 RPM45 HP @ 5250 RPM44 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
52 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM70 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
50.8/53.1 in (1,290/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
1587 lbs (720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2161 lbs (980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L3
Displacement
599 cm3 (37 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 5250 RPM54 HP @ 5250 RPM54 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
59 lb-ft @ 2000–4000 RPM80 Nm @ 2000–4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
50.8/53.1 in (1,290/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
1587 lbs (720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2160.5 lbs (980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L3
Displacement
599 cm3 (37 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 5250 RPM54 HP @ 5250 RPM54 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
59 lb-ft @ 2000–4000 RPM80 Nm @ 2000–4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
50.8/53.1 in (1,290/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
1587 lbs (720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2160.5 lbs (980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L3
Displacement
799 cm3 (49 ci)
Power
45 KW @ 5250 RPM61 HP @ 5250 RPM60 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
59 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM80 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
50.8/53.1 in (1,290/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
1587 lbs (720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2160.5 lbs (980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L3
Displacement
599 cm3 (37 ci)
Power
51.5 KW @ 5250 RPM70 HP @ 5250 RPM69 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM100 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Height
60.2 in (1529 mm)
Front/rear Track
50.8/53.1 in (1,290/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
1587 lbs (720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2161 lbs (980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Highway
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
Length2,499 mm
Width1,519 mm
Height1,529 mm
Wheelbase1,811 mm
Curb weight720 – 730 kg
Torque70 – 100 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.