FIAT 500 vs smart Fortwo
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 smart Fortwo
Overview
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pop | electric drive pure |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | electric |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2019 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,245 (best) | $23,800 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 28 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 108 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 58 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 17 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 3 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 135 hp (best) | 80 hp |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft (best) | 118 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.4 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I4 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 3 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 30.2 cu ft (best) | 7.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,505 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in (best) | 73.5 in |
| Length | 139.6 in (best) | 106.1 in |
| Width | 64.1 in (best) | 61.4 in |
| Height | 59.8 in | 60.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | FIAT 500 | smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop $16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | electric drive pure $23,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C Pop $17,740 MSRP | electric drive passion $25,290 MSRP |
| 3 | Retro $19,745 MSRP | electric drive passion $28,100 MSRP |
| 4 | Lounge $19,745 MSRP | electric drive prime $26,640 MSRP |
| 5 | Abarth $20,495 MSRP | electric drive prime $29,100 MSRP |
| 6 | C Lounge $21,240 MSRP | — |
| 7 | C Retro $21,240 MSRP | — |
| 8 | C Abarth $21,990 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Battery Electric $33,210 MSRP | — |
FIAT 500 vs smart Fortwo FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2018 smart Fortwo on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 FIAT 500 starts lower at $16,245.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,245).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (84).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (160).
- Which has better seats: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on seats in this comparison (4).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2018 smart Fortwo?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: FIAT 500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).