2017 Smart ForTwo Hatchback

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Rating6.5

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Compact Hatchback
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$14,650 - $20,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Miniature design makes it stand out

Underpowered motor

New Brabus Sport package

Perfect for a short fun drive

Very limited cargo hold

Boasts an impressive fuel efficiency

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

The 2017 Smart ForTwo hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact hatchback segment. With 4 trims on offer, the Smart ForTwo has a base MSRP of $14,650, with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $18,480, competing directly with the Fiat 500 Hatchback and the Mini Hardtop 2 Door Hatchback. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Spark is also a potential rival with a 4-door hatchback body style. Only a 0.9L Turbo Inline-3 engine is offered, mated to a default 5-speed manual transmission or an available 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Together, they produce 89 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 10.1 seconds, the ForTwo maintains a combined fuel economy of 34 MPG. Smart offers the ForTwo in 10 stunning colors, with the Titania Grey Matte being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

With features such as heated front seats, leather upholstery, a panoramic glass roof, and more, the Prime presents itself as a worthy trim of choice. You can also opt for the BRABUS Sport Package for 16-inch front & 17-inch rear wheels, sports suspension, ather gear shift knob, and more.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

 

 

Trims

    Pure
    $14,650 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Remote anti-theft alarm system
    Passion
    $16,140 onwards
    • 40/20/40-Split rear seat
    Prime
    $17,490 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Proxy
    $18,480 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: 34 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$14,650- $20,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.53

Horsepower

89 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

100 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

2

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$23,475- $30,015

hybrid

7.95

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

105 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$15,250- $18,000

Gasoline

6.78

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

5

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$19,995- $32,550

Gasoline

6.88

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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2017 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    SourceCompare
    9.8 sec-
    7.4 sec15.6 sec
    8.9 sec17 sec
    9.7 sec18.9 sec

    2017 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      33 mpg39 mpg34 mpg8.7 gal.269.7/339.3 mi.
      54 mpg50 mpg52 mpg11.3 gal.610.2/565 mi.
      30 mpg36 mpg33 mpg11.1 gal.333/399.6 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg28 mpg14.5 gal.348/478.5 mi.

      2017 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        106.1 in.74.5 in.61.2 in.5.2 in.73.7 in.
        178.7 in.69.3 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.106.3 in.

        2017 Toyota Corolla IM

        Ranked #2

        170.5 in.69.3 in.58.1 in.5.5 in.102.4 in.

        2017 Hyundai Elantra GT

        Ranked #3

        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.
        155.5 in.66.7 in.59.4 in.5.5 in.98.8 in.

        2017 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          -45.4 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.84.4 cu.ft.74 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.
          24.6 cu.ft.93.1 cu.ft.-

          2017 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            67 cu.ft.-67 cu.ft.
            29.9 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.
            -24.6 cu.ft.-
            74 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.74 cu.ft.

            2017 Smart ForTwo Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              507 lbs.2050 lbs.
              825 lbs.3075 lbs.
              845 lbs.2315 lbs.
              805 lbs.3012 lbs.

              Top Smart Cars

              2017 Smart ForTwo Hatchback

              Horsepower : 89 hp @ 6200 rpm

              MPG Combined : 34 mpg

              0-60 : 9.8 sec

              #1

              2017 Smart ForTwo Electric

              Horsepower : 80 hp

              MPG Combined : 109 mpg

              0-60 : 9.8 sec

              #2