Ford Fiesta vs smart Fortwo
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 smart Fortwo
Overview
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | electric drive pure |
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | electric |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2019 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,260 (best) | $23,800 |
| Lowest listing price | $7,120 | $5,797 (best) |
| Median listing price | $7,225 | $6,953 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $8,900 | $8,109 (best) |
| For sale now | 3 (best) | 2 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 27 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 35 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 | 12.4 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 120 hp (best) | 80 hp |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 118 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.6 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I4 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 3 |
| Cargo volume | 12.8 cu ft (best) | 7.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,578 lbs (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 98 in (best) | 73.5 in |
| Length | 173.5 in (best) | 106.1 in |
| Width | 67.8 in (best) | 61.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 60.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 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 | Ford Fiesta | smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $14,260 MSRP(Currently comparing) | electric drive pure $23,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S Fleet $14,560 MSRP | electric drive passion $25,290 MSRP |
| 3 | SE $15,490 MSRP | electric drive passion $28,100 MSRP |
| 4 | SE $15,790 MSRP | electric drive prime $26,640 MSRP |
| 5 | ST Line $17,625 MSRP | electric drive prime $29,100 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $21,340 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Ford Fiesta vs smart Fortwo FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Ford Fiesta starts lower at $14,260. Live Ford Fiesta listings start at $7,120. Live smart Fortwo listings start at $5,797.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 Ford Fiesta leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (14,260).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 Ford Fiesta leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2018 smart Fortwo leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (58).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 Ford Fiesta leads on horsepower in this comparison (197).
- Which has better seats: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2019 Ford Fiesta leads on seats in this comparison (5).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2018 smart Fortwo?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Fiesta (4/5 NHTSA overall).