2011 Smart ForTwo Electric

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$12,490 - $47,650
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Surprisingly spacious

Slow shifting transmission

It receives LED DRL's, revamped dash panel

Highly maneuverable

Too hard for long road trips

It gets cruise control and cosmetic upgrades for 2013

Impressive gas mileage

Distinctive design

Specs & Features

$12,490

price

70 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

68 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

1-Speed Automatic

transmission

electric RWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2011 Smart ForTwo hatchback is a direct competitor to the Honda Fit, the Ford Fiesta Hatchback, and the Mazda 2. The Smart ForTwo starts off at an MSRP of $12,490 going all up to $14,690, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 1.0L Inline-3 engine and 5-speed automated manual transmission, producing 70 horsepower and 68 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Smart ForTwo manages a 0-60 of 14.1 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 36 MPG.

Buying Advice

You may want to consider the Passion trim, which comes with 15-inch alloy wheels, paddle shifters, heated power mirrors, power windows, and a sport steering wheel, as well as a glass roof.

Trims

    Pure
    $12,490 onwards
    • 15-inch styled steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Radio prep Radio
    • Remote keyless entry
    Passion
    $14,690 onwards
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    Base
    $44,837 onwards
    • 15-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front automatic air conditioning
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio

Compare to similar cars

Price

$12,490- $47,650

Engine

electric

Rating

7

Horsepower

70 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

89 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$32,780- $33,720

electric

7.97

107 hp

207 lb.-ft.

5

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2011 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.03 sec17.8 sec93 mph
    7.9 sec16.4 sec-

    2011 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      33 mpg41 mpg36 mpg8.7 gal.287.1/356.7 mi.
      106 mpg92 mpg99 mpg--

      2011 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        106.1 in.61.4 in.60.7 in.5 in.73.5 in.
        175 in.69.7 in.61 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.

        2011 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          7.8 cu.ft.45.4 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.
          14.5 cu.ft.98.3 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.

          2011 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.
            24 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.

            2011 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              507 lbs.1808 lbs.
              956 lbs.3366 lbs.

              Top Smart Cars

              2011 Smart ForTwo Electric

              Horsepower : 70 hp @ 5800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 36 mpg

              0-60 : 9.03 sec

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