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 fortwo has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Smart EQ fortwo's and the Smart fortwo's specifications and ratings, the Smart fortwo is a better car than the Smart EQ fortwo.
Pricing: A used 2017 Smart EQ fortwo ranges from $8,134 to $14,472 while a used 2017 Smart fortwo is priced between $7,474 to $15,568.
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 339 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:
23800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
29261
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
23800 - 32995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11524
Price Range:
8134 - 14472
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
9690
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
7607 - 11524
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11866
Price Range:
7474 - 15568
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45805
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Smart EQ fortwo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
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):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Smart fortwo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9054383940794306
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 3.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3261757352042445
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Smart EQ fortwo Rankings
Not yet available
Smart 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
passion, prime, pure
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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):
0.045 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 :
Not yet available
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 / 39 / 34
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 339 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
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
Android Auto:
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:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
Not yet available
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:
1984 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
61.2 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:
155/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
155/60R15
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
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
Interior Colors
Black
Black
