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2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback

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Rating7.3

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Compact Hatchback
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$14,650 - $18,480
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Year

Body Style

HatchbackElectric
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Perfect for daily city driving

Rivals are faster

Fully-redesigned for 2016

Fuel-efficient powertrain

Only allows 2 individuals inside

Unique looks

Smallest fuel tank in the segment

Specs & Features

$14,650

price

89 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

100 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

0.9L 3cyl RWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2016 Smart ForTwo is a direct competitor to the Ford Fiesta, the Chevrolet Spark, and the Fiat 500. The ForTwo starts off at an MSRP of $14,650, going all up to $18,480, with 4 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 0.9L Turbo Inline-3 and 5-speed manual transmission with 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as optional, producing 89 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the ForTwo manages a 0-60 of 10.1 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 35 MPG.

Buying Advice

For $17,490, you should get the Prim trim which slots just below the top-ranking Proxy trim. It comes with attractive features such as heated front leather seats and a panoramic sunroof. You can also replace the manual transmission with the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Trims

    Pure
    $14,650 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Remote anti-theft alarm system
    Passion
    $16,140 onwards
    • Engine: 0.9L 3cyl RWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 89 hp @ 6200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 100 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 35 mpg
    Prime
    $17,490 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Proxy
    $18,480 onwards
    • Cloth Seat trim

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Price

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Engine

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Rating

7.27

Horsepower

89 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

100 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

2

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2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.8 sec17.0 sec-
    		6.8 sec15.4 sec-
    		7.4 sec15.6 sec-
    		8 sec16 sec118 mph
    		8.9 sec17 sec-
    2016 Scion IM

    Ranked #5

    		9.03 sec-84 mph
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    2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		32 mpg39 mpg35 mpg7.7 gal.246.4/300.3 mi.
      		30 mpg39 mpg34 mpg9.2 gal.270/369 mi.
      2016 Fiat 500

      Ranked #2

      		27 mpg40 mpg34 mpg10.5 gal.325.5/420 mi.
      		30 mpg37 mpg33 mpg11.1 gal.333/410.7 mi.
      		33 mpg37 mpg32 mpg10.6 gal.307.4/392.2 mi.
      2016 Scion IM

      Ranked #5

      		27 mpg36 mpg31 mpg14 gal.378/504 mi.

      2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		106.1 in.65.5 in.61.2 in.5.2 in.73.7 in.
        2016 Scion IM

        Ranked #1

        		170.5 in.69.3 in.55.3 in.5.5 in.102.4 in.

        2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

        Ranked #2

        		169.3 in.70.1 in.57.9 in.5.5 in.104.3 in.
        		168.4 in.71.2 in.58.5 in.5.7 in.100 in.
        		167.5 in.70.5 in.57.2 in.5.4 in.103.8 in.
        		160 in.67 in.60 in.5 in.99.6 in.

        2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		-45.4 cu.ft.65 cu.ft.
          		16.6 cu.ft.95.7 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          		22.8 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          2016 Fiat 500

          Ranked #3

          		9.5 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.
          		15.4 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.
          		11.1 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		65 cu.ft.-65 cu.ft.
            		52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
            2016 Fiat 500

            Ranked #3

            		30.1 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.
            		29.9 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.
            		27.2 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.
            		-15.3 cu.ft.-

            2016 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		507 lbs.1984 lbs.
              		-2315 lbs.
              		1082 lbs.2901 lbs.
              		-2248 lbs.
              		833 lbs.3012 lbs.
              2016 Scion IM

              Ranked #1

              		-2943 lbs.

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              Horsepower : 89 hp @ 6200 rpm

              MPG Combined : 35 mpg

              0-60 : 9.8 sec

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              Horsepower : 74 hp

              MPG Combined : 36 mpg

              0-60 : 9.8 sec

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