Compare 2012 smart fortwo - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $12,490 | $19,500 | $15,325 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $11,616 | $18,775 | $14,926 |
| Destination | $750 | $700 | $790 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Floor Console | Partial | Partial | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Urethane |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Driver | Driver | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | N/A | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | Radio Prep | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate/tailgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P155/60TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/55HR15.0 BSW AS | P175/65SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 175/55TR15 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.0L I-3 | 1.4L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | N/A | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | VSA |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.53 | 3.73 | 4.62 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 106.1 " | 139.6 " | 161.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 61.4 " | 64.1 " | 66.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 60.7 " | 59.8 " | 60.0 " |
| Engine | 1.0L I-3 | 1.4L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 70 @ 5,800 Rpm | 101 @ 6,500 Rpm | 117 @ 6,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 68 @ 4,500 Rpm | 98 @ 4,000 Rpm | 106 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 34 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 38 Mpg | 38 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 11.5 Seconds | 9.9 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 18.2 Seconds | 17.7 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 75 Mph | 77 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 2.83/3.22 " | 2.83/3.31 " | 2.87/3.52 " |
| Curb Weight | 1,808 Lbs. | 2,416 Lbs. | 2,496 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 2,247 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 507 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 73.5 " | 90.6 " | 98.4 " |
| Front Track | 50.5 " | 55.4 " | 58.7 " |
| Rear Track | 54.5 " | 55.0 " | 58.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 14.4 '' | 15.3 '' | 17.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .38 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 40.7 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 31.7 " | 34.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 38.6 " | 40.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.8 " | 39.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 45.4 " | 47.9 " | 51.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 42.0 " | 51.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 48.0 " | 49.4 " | 52.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 46.4 " | 51.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.8 Cu.ft. | 5.4 Cu.ft. | 20.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 23.4 Cu.ft. | 57.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 45 Cu.ft. | 76 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 8.7 Gal. | 10.5 Gal. | 10.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | marginal | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | good | good |
