smart fortwo 2010–2012 car dimensions: 2695 mm long, 1559 mm wide and 1542 mm high. Unladen weight is 820 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 220 litres.
The cabin offers a raised seating position with excellent all-round visibility and a surprisingly spacious feel for two adults. Standard kit includes ESP with hill-start assist, ABS, full-size front airbags and optional head/thorax side airbags. Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter is standard on passion and higher grades. Cruise control comes as an option in the assistance package with trip computer. An optional multimedia system provides a 6.5-inch touchscreen with navigation, Bluetooth and media playback.
Boot volume is 220 litres with the passenger seat in place, rising to 340 litres up to the roof. The passenger seat backrest folds flat for through-loading of longer items, while the twin-section tailgate allows easy access without bending.
The fortwo has no factory towing capacity and is not homologated for trailers. Payload reaches 270 kg on coupe models. It suits light urban errands and shopping rather than heavy work duties.
The cabin feels surprisingly open and airy for such a compact car thanks to the high seating position and optional large panoramic polycarbonate roof that floods the interior with light. Safety seats with integrated headrests provide solid lateral support and a secure feel. Basic cloth or optional leather upholstery keeps things simple and functional with good leg and head room for two, while air conditioning on higher grades maintains a pleasant temperature.
Requires premium unleaded fuel with EPA estimates of 33 city / 41 highway MPG.
Oil and filter service every 10,000-12,000 miles or 1 year depending on engine variant.
Euro NCAP 4-star adult occupant rating. NHTSA 4-star driver / 3-star passenger frontal.
Standard tridion safety cell, ESP with hill-start assist, ABS with EBD, full-size front airbags, head/thorax side airbags, belt tensioners and force limiters, brake assist.
The 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine runs on premium unleaded and delivers strong efficiency for city use, with EPA figures of 33 mpg city and 41 mpg highway. Real-world economy stays high thanks to the light weight and compact design.
Service is straightforward with oil and filter changes at 10,000 to 12,000 miles or annually, based on the engine. The indicator system flags A and B services. extra items like spark plugs, filters, coolant, and belt checks come at higher mileages around 24,000-36,000 miles.
Safety centers on the rigid tridion cell that distributes impact energy and raises seating out of the danger zone. Standard kit includes ESP, ABS, brake assist, dual full-size front airbags, head/thorax side airbags, pretensioners, force limiters, and crash sensors. NHTSA scores show 4 stars for the driver and 3 for the passenger in frontal tests, with 5 stars in side and a 3-star rollover rating. IIHS rates moderate overlap frontal and side as Good. Euro NCAP awards 4 stars for adult protection.
Living with the car is easy in urban settings: the tiny footprint and tight turning circle make parking simple, while interchangeable body panels shrug off minor scrapes. Cargo space behind the seats handles daily needs, and overall running costs stay low with careful maintenance.
Length 2695 mm, Width 1559 mm, Height 1542 mm, Wheelbase 1867 mm (fortwo 2010–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, smart fortwo brochure, centuryu.com.