smart forfour 2014–2019 car dimensions: 3495 mm long, 1665 mm wide and 1554 mm high. Unladen weight is 975 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 185 litres.
Cruise control with limiter comes standard. Climate control is available via packages, with automatic versions on higher lines like proxy. A 7-inch multi-touch screen features in the optional media system for navigation and audio. Rear parking sensors and reversing camera are options. Lane keep assist is optional but standard on prime and proxy grades. Distance warning is optional. Crosswind assist is standard. The cabin feels compact yet practical for city use with straightforward controls and good visibility.
Boot holds 185 litres with seats up. Fold the rear seats for up to 975 litres and a flat load floor. ReadySpace seats allow extra height for taller items. Suitable for shopping or light loads in daily city driving.
Payload reaches 425 kg. No factory towing capacity is listed in specifications. The car suits light urban duties and occasional loads rather than heavy work or trailers.
The cabin offers a surprisingly open feel for a city car thanks to the upright seating and tall greenhouse. Higher lines add a panoramic roof with sunblind that floods the interior with light. Front seats are supportive with high backs and side bolsters. heated versions appear on prime and proxy. Basic manual adjustments and optional height-adjustable steering complete a simple, functional space that seats four adults with usable rear room and a versatile boot.
Petrol 1.0 52 kW engine with combined consumption from 4.2 l/100 km and 28 l tank.
Service A every 20 000 km or 1 year. Service B every 40 000 km or 2 years.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2014): adult 78 %, child 77 %, pedestrian 65 %, safety assist 56 %.
Standard safety: ABS, ESP with Crosswind Assist, driver knee airbag, front and side airbags, pretensioners and load limiters on all belts, ISOFIX, hill-start assist.
The 52 kW three-cylinder petrol runs on Super unleaded and returns official combined figures starting at 4.2 l/100 km with CO2 from 97 g/km. A 28-litre tank gives a theoretical range over 600 km under ideal conditions. Real-world figures sit higher in mixed driving.
Fixed service intervals are Service A at 20 000 km or one year and Service B at 40 000 km or two years. The instrument cluster shows remaining distance or days with wrench symbols. Air filter, spark plugs and brake fluid follow longer fixed schedules.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2014. Adult protection scored 78 %, child 77 %. The rigid Tridion cell and high-strength steels keep the passenger compartment stable. Standard kit covers ABS, ESP including Crosswind Assist, full front airbags plus driver knee bag, side thorax/head airbags, seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters front and rear, and ISOFIX anchors. Lane-keeping assist and collision warning are optional on most grades.
Daily living is straightforward: short service intervals keep running costs predictable, the rear-engine layout frees cabin space, and the compact size plus tight turning circle suit urban use. Higher equipment lines add heated front seats and the panoramic roof without changing the core mechanical package.
Length 3495 mm, Width 1665 mm, Height 1554 mm, Wheelbase 2494 mm (forfour 2014–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, smart forfour German price list, prices valid from 1 February 2018, editorial close 19 June 2017, Daimler AG.