2012 Smart ForTwo Electric

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$12,490 - $17,690
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Compact and easily maneuverable

Lethargic transmission

Navigation and new stereo sound system

Appealing exterior

Expensive than rivals

Commendable gas mileage

Not comfortable for long road trips

Quite spacious

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 2012 Smart ForTwo Hatchback is a direct competitor to the Scion iQ, the Chevrolet Sonic, and the Fiat 500 which happen to be slightly more expensive. 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'd be better off choosing the top-tier Passion trim, which comes with 15-inch alloy wheels, paddle shifters, a glass roof, heated power mirrors, power windows, and sport steering.

Trims

    Pure
    $12,490 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Radio prep Radio
    • Remote keyless entry
    Passion
    $14,690 onwards
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$12,490- $17,690

Engine

electric

Rating

8.09

Horsepower

70 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

68 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

2

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$39,200

electric

7.78

143 hp

184 lb.-ft.

5

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$29,125- $31,125

electric

8.09

66 hp

145 lb.-ft.

4

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$35,200- $37,250

electric

7.79

107 hp

207 lb.-ft.

5

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2012 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.03 sec17.8 sec93 mph
    10 sec17.3 sec-
    10.3 sec17.0 sec80 mph
    14 sec25 sec-

    2012 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      34 mpg38 mpg36 mpg8.7 gal.295.8/330.6 mi.
      126 mpg99 mpg113 mpg--
      110 mpg99 mpg105 mpg--
      106 mpg92 mpg99 mpg--

      2012 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.
        172.9 in.71.8 in.58.2 in.5 in.104.3 in.
        144.7 in.62.4 in.63.6 in.6.1 in.100.4 in.

        2012 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.90.7 cu.ft.44.8 cu.ft.
          14.5 cu.ft.98.3 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.104.5 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.

          2012 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.
            18.6 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.
            44.8 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.44.8 cu.ft.
            24 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.

            2012 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              507 lbs.1808 lbs.
              827 lbs.3640 lbs.
              750 lbs.2579 lbs.
              956 lbs.3385 lbs.

              Top Smart Cars

              2012 Smart ForTwo Electric

              Horsepower : 70 hp @ 5800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 36 mpg

              0-60 : 9.03 sec

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