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2013 Smart ForTwo Electric

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Rating7.0

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Compact Electric Hatchback
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$12,490 - $28,000
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Easy to park

Basic interior features onboard

The exterior gets a mild redesign

Surprisingly spacious for its size

Harsh ride quality on rough pavement

The top trim gets a driver armrest and a leather upholstery

Nimble handling in corners

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 2013 Smart ForTwo Hatchback is a direct competitor to the Ford Fiesta Hatchback, the Chevrolet Spark, and the Fiat 500 which happens to be slightly more expensive. The ForTwo starts off at an MSRP of $12,490 going all up to $14,890, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 1L inline-3 engine and 5-speed automated manual transmission, producing 70 horsepower and 68 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the ForTwo manages a 0-60 of 14.1 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 36 MPG.

Buying Advice

For an additional $2,000, the Smart ForTwo Hatchback offers high-end Passion trim which adds quite a lot of features to the standard package. These include the see-through roof panels, a driver's armrest, automatic climate control, power windows, heated power outside mirrors, a two-speaker sound system a three-spoke steering wheel with shift paddles, and a few more to the standard equipment list.

Trims

    Pure
    $12,490 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Radio prep Radio
    • Remote keyless entry
    Passion
    $14,890 onwards
    • Fully finished cargo area
    Base
    $25,000 onwards
    • Engine: electric RWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 47 hp hp
    • Torque: 96 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 11 sec
    • Top Speed: 93 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 108 mpg

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7.0
2013 Smart ForTwo Electric

Price

$12,490- $28,000

Engine

electric

Rating

7.01

Horsepower

70 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

96 lb.-ft.

Capacity

2

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2013 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.03 sec18.4 sec93 mph
    		7.9 sec16.4 sec-
    		8.4 sec16.7 sec88 mph
    		10.3 sec17.0 sec80 mph
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    2013 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.
      		127 mpg102 mpg115 mpg--
      		122 mpg108 mpg115 mpg--
      		110 mpg99 mpg105 mpg--

      2013 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.

        2013 Honda Fit EV Electric

        Ranked #3

        		162 in.67.7 in.62.2 in.6 in.98.4 in.
        		142.4 in.64.1 in.60.1 in.4.5 in.90.6 in.

        2013 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.
          		7 cu.ft.71.6 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          		14.5 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.44.8 cu.ft.
          		24 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

          2013 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.
            		30 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            		83.1 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.44.8 cu.ft.
            		83.1 cu.ft.7 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.

            2013 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		507 lbs.1808 lbs.
              		956 lbs.3256 lbs.
              		-2980 lbs.
              		827 lbs.3640 lbs.

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              2013 Smart ForTwo Electric

              Horsepower : 70 hp @ 5800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 36 mpg

              0-60 : 9.03 sec

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