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Used 2017 smart fortwo Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2017 Smart Fortwo is a pint-sized city car with seating for two (get it?) and a surprising amount of passenger space inside. Available as a coupe or convertible, its rear wheels are driven by your choice of a gasoline engine or an electric drivetrain. The gas-burner is a turbocharged 0.9-liter three-cylinder (89 horsepower, 100 pound-feet) paired to either a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Electric Drive's 17.6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and 60-kW motor (81 hp) drive the wheels directly. The gas Fortwo comes in Pure (Coupe only), Passion, Prime and Proxy trim levels, while the Electric Drive is available in Pure, Passion and Prime trims.

The Fortwo's base Pure trim includes 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, LED daytime running lights, cruise control, power windows, cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a two-speaker sound system with a CD player, auxiliary input and a USB port.

Also standard is the ability for iOS and select Android smartphone users to download a free Cross Connect app that controls phone, audio, internet streaming radio, vehicle information and a navigation system.

Stepping up to the Passion trim adds alloy wheels, black exterior trim, heated and power-adjustable mirrors, contrasting interior upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, an additional storage compartment in the center console and a retractable cargo cover.

The Prime further dresses up the Smart with silver exterior trim, foglights, cornering lights, a panoramic glass roof, automatic headlights and wipers, leather upholstery, heated seats and interior ambient lighting.

The range-topping Proxy trim adds 16-inch wheels, white exterior trim, a sport suspension, alloy pedals, shift paddles (for the automatic transmission only) and an eight-speaker JBL sound system (six speakers for the Cabrio).

Available for Passion, Prime and Proxy models is the Brabus Sport package. It includes the Proxy's sport suspension and shift paddles and adds a stiffer anti-roll bar, gray-painted wheels, staggered-width performance tires, and unique interior and exterior styling elements. A separate package bundles a rearview camera with rear parking sensors. Individual options include a forward collision warning system, imitation-leather (premium vinyl) upholstery and a phone cradle that positions smartphones in the middle of the dash and allows it to function as a touchscreen controller. A conventional touchscreen will be available as an option later in the model year for gas-powered models.

Which fortwo trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the upper-mid Prime trim is a good way to go. Its leather upholstery, heated seats, ambient lighting and panoramic glass roof add an air of luxury to a car that is otherwise draped in unappealing plastics and an overwhelming sense of thrift. The top-end Proxy doesn't cost much more, but we can do without its sporty suspension. That said, its shift paddles make living with the automatic transmission a bit more palatable. The Electric Drive Fortwo is much easier to drive, but we can't recommend it until we know how much more it costs than the gas-powered version.

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fortwo pure
fortwo passion
fortwo prime
fortwo proxy
fortwo electric drive pure
fortwo electric drive passion
fortwo electric drive prime
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pure
.9L 3cyl Turbo 5M
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passion
.9L 3cyl Turbo 5M
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prime
.9L 3cyl Turbo 5M
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proxy
.9L 3cyl Turbo 5M
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electric drive pure
electric DD
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electric drive passion
electric DD
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electric drive prime
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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Not Available
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Not Available
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
leather/cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Not Available
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
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optional
standard
standard
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optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
89 hp @ 5,500 rpm
89 hp @ 5,500 rpm
89 hp @ 5,500 rpm
89 hp @ 5,500 rpm
80 hp
80 hp
80 hp
Engine torque
100 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
100 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
100 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
100 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
118 lb-ft
118 lb-ft
118 lb-ft
Engine displacement
0.9 l
0.9 l
0.9 l
0.9 l
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Engine configuration
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
155/60R15 (FRONT) 175/55R15 (REAR)
165/65R15 (FRONT) 185/60R15 (REAR)
165/65R15 (FRONT) 185/60R15 (REAR)
185/50R16 (FRONT) 205/45R16 (REAR)
155/60R15 (FRONT) 175/55R15 (REAR)
165/65R15 (FRONT) 185/60R15 (REAR)
165/65R15 (FRONT) 185/60R15 (REAR)
Wheel size
15 X 4.5-in (Front) 15 X 5.5-in (Rear)
15 X 5.0-in (Front) 15 X 5.5-in (Rear)
15 X 5.0-in (Front) 15 X 5.5-in (Rear)
16 X 6.0-in (Front) 16 X 6.5-in (Rear)
15 X 4.5-in (Front) 15 X 5.5-in (Rear)
15 X 5.0-in (Front) 15 X 5.5-in (Rear)
15 X 5.0-in (Front) 15 X 5.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
31 / 39 / 34 MPG
31 / 39 / 34 MPG
31 / 39 / 34 MPG
31 / 39 / 34 MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
124 / 94 / 108 MPGe
124 / 94 / 108 MPGe
124 / 94 / 108 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
8.7 gal.
8.7 gal.
8.7 gal.
8.7 gal.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
270 / 339 miles
270 / 339 miles
270 / 339 miles
270 / 339 miles
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
58 mi.
58 mi.
58 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
31
31
31
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
3.0 hr.
3.0 hr.
3.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
22.8 ft.
22.8 ft.
22.8 ft.
22.8 ft.
22.8 ft.
22.8 ft.
22.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,050 lb.
2,050 lb.
2,050 lb.
2,050 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
65.5 in.
65.5 in.
65.5 in.
65.5 in.
61.4 in.
61.4 in.
61.4 in.
Height
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
60.7 in.
60.7 in.
60.7 in.
Length
106.1 in.
106.1 in.
106.1 in.
106.1 in.
106.1 in.
106.1 in.
106.1 in.
Wheelbase
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.7 in.
73.5 in.
73.5 in.
73.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
7.8 cu. ft.
7.8 cu. ft.
7.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.6 in.
53.6 in.
53.6 in.
53.6 in.
48.0 in.
48.0 in.
48.0 in.
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Man-Made Black Leather, leatherette
Black, cloth
Black/Orange Cloth, premium cloth
Black/White Cloth, premium cloth
Black/Grey Cloth, premium cloth
Black, leather
White Man-Made Leather/Blue Fabric, leather/cloth
Man-Made Black Leather, leatherette
Black, cloth
Black/Orange Cloth, premium cloth
Black/White Cloth, premium cloth
Black/Grey Cloth, premium cloth
Black, leather
Exterior
White
Black
Hazel Brown Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Titania Grey Matte
Cool Silver Metallic
Lava Orange Metallic
Moon White Matte
Red
Back-To-Yellow Metallic
White
Hazel Brown Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Titania Grey Matte
Cool Silver Metallic
Lava Orange Metallic
Moon White Matte
Red
Back-To-Yellow Metallic
Black
White
Hazel Brown Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Titania Grey Matte
Cool Silver Metallic
Lava Orange Metallic
Moon White Matte
Red
Back-To-Yellow Metallic
Black
White
Hazel Brown Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Titania Grey Matte
Cool Silver Metallic
Lava Orange Metallic
Moon White Matte
Red
Back-To-Yellow Metallic
Black
White
Black
Hazel Brown Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Titania Grey Matte
Cool Silver Metallic
Lava Orange Metallic
Moon White Matte
Red
Back-To-Yellow Metallic
White
Hazel Brown Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Titania Grey Matte
Cool Silver Metallic
Lava Orange Metallic
Moon White Matte
Red
Back-To-Yellow Metallic
Black
White
Hazel Brown Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Titania Grey Matte
Cool Silver Metallic
Lava Orange Metallic
Moon White Matte
Red
Back-To-Yellow Metallic
Black