Smart EQ fortwo vs. Smart fortwo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Smart EQ fortwo and Smart fortwo contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Smart EQ fortwo and the Smart fortwo.
When comparing the Smart EQ fortwo's and the Smart fortwo's specifications and ratings, the Smart EQ fortwo has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Smart fortwo has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Smart EQ fortwo's and the Smart fortwo's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Smart EQ fortwo ranges from $7,000 to $16,968 while a used 2017 Smart fortwo is priced between $12,495 to $19,005.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Smart EQ fortwo’s base engine makes 80 horsepower, and the Smart fortwo base engine makes 89 horsepower. The EQ fortwo is rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 58 miles. The fortwo is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 350 miles.This gives the Smart EQ fortwo the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Smart fortwo the advantage in maximum range. The EQ fortwo uses electricity, and the fortwo uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
$29,790
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
$23,900 - $33,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,551
Price Range:
$7,000 - $16,968
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
$15,629
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
$13,551 - $18,498
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,610
Price Range:
$12,495 - $19,005
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,945
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Smart EQ fortwo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Smart fortwo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Smart EQ fortwo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
6.1 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Smart fortwo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
0.6 - 4.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Smart EQ fortwo Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
25 out of / 26Smart fortwo Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Smart EQ fortwo Trim Levels
Not yet available
Smart fortwo Trim Levels
passion, prime, proxy, pure
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
80 hp
Torque:
118 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.034 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
89 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
100 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
124 / 94 / 108
Range (city/hwy):
58 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
17.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
3 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
0.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 38 / 34
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 350 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
48 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
48 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
45.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2363 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
61.2 inches
Length:
106.1 inches
Wheelbase:
73.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2094 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
61.1 inches
Length:
106.1 inches
Wheelbase:
73.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
165/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
155/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Brown
Autumn Brown Metallic
Gray
Titania Grey Matte
Orange
Lava Orange Metallic
Red
Red
Silver
Cool Silver Metallic
White
Moon White Matte / White
Yellow
Black-to-Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Brown
Hazel Brown Metallic
Gray
Titania Grey Matte
Orange
Lava Orange Metallic
Red
Red
Silver
Cool Silver Metallic
White
Moon White Matte / White
Yellow
Black-to-Yellow Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Orange
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Grey
Orange
Black/Orange
White
Black/White
