Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs smart Fortwo
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 smart Fortwo
Overview
| Spec | Mitsubishi i-MiEVES | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ES | electric drive pure |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | electric | electric |
| Model year | 2017 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mitsubishi i-MiEVES | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,995 (best) | $23,800 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $5,797 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $6,953 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $8,109 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 2 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mitsubishi i-MiEVES | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 112 MPGe (best) | 108 MPGe |
| Electric range | — | 58 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | 16 kWh | 17 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 3 hr (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mitsubishi i-MiEVES | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 66 hp | 80 hp (best) |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft (best) | 118 lb-ft |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mitsubishi i-MiEVES | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 3 |
| Cargo volume | 50.4 cu ft (best) | 7.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,579 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in (best) | 73.5 in |
| Length | 144.7 in (best) | 106.1 in |
| Width | 62.4 in (best) | 61.4 in |
| Height | 63.6 in (best) | 60.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mitsubishi i-MiEVES | smart Fortwoelectric drive pure |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 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 | Mitsubishi i-MiEV | smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES $22,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | electric drive pure $23,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | electric drive passion $25,290 MSRP |
| 3 | — | electric drive passion $28,100 MSRP |
| 4 | — | electric drive prime $26,640 MSRP |
| 5 | — | electric drive prime $29,100 MSRP |
Live inventory
Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs smart Fortwo FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV 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: 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV starts lower at $22,995. Live smart Fortwo listings start at $5,797.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,995).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2018 smart Fortwo leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (58).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2018 smart Fortwo leads on horsepower in this comparison (80).
- Which has better seats: 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV or 2018 smart Fortwo?
- The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV leads on seats in this comparison (4).