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smart Fortwo vs Toyota Prius

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2018 smart Fortwo

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2027 Toyota Prius

Overview

Specsmart Fortwoelectric drive pureToyota PriusLE
Selected trimelectric drive pureLE
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricregular unleaded
Transmission1-speed direct drivecontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typeelectrichybrid
Model year20182027

Pricing & market

Specsmart Fortwoelectric drive pureToyota PriusLE
MSRP$23,800 (best)$28,755
Lowest listing price$5,797 (best)$5,995
Median listing price$6,953 (best)$31,001
Highest listing price$8,109 (best)$40,009
For sale now233 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Specsmart Fortwoelectric drive pureToyota PriusLE
Combined MPG54 MPG (best)
City MPG53 MPG (best)
Highway MPG54 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe108 MPGe (best)
Electric range58 mi (best)
Battery capacity17 kWh (best)
240V charge time3 hr (best)
Fuel tank11.3 gal (best)

Performance

Specsmart Fortwoelectric drive pureToyota PriusLE
Horsepower80 hp194 hp (best)
Torque118 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

Specsmart Fortwoelectric drive pureToyota PriusLE
Seating2 seats5 seats (best)
Doors34 (best)
Cargo volume7.8 cu ft23.8 cu ft (best)
Curb weight3,097 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.6 in (best)
Wheelbase73.5 in108.3 in (best)
Length106.1 in181.1 in (best)
Width61.4 in70.2 in (best)
Height60.7 in (best)55.9 in

Safety & recalls

Specsmart Fortwoelectric drive pureToyota PriusLE
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

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.

Trimsmart FortwoToyota Prius
1

electric drive pure

$23,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$28,755 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

electric drive passion

$25,290 MSRP

LE

$30,155 MSRP

3

electric drive passion

$28,100 MSRP

XLE

$32,200 MSRP

4

electric drive prime

$26,640 MSRP

XLE

$33,600 MSRP

5

electric drive prime

$29,100 MSRP

Nightshade

$33,005 MSRP

6

Nightshade

$38,000 MSRP

7

Nightshade

$34,405 MSRP

8

SE

$33,980 MSRP

9

Limited

$35,770 MSRP

10

Limited

$37,170 MSRP

11

XSE

$37,230 MSRP

12

XSE Premium

$40,675 MSRP

Live inventory

smart Fortwo vs Toyota Prius FAQ

Which is better: 2018 smart Fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 smart Fortwo vs 2027 Toyota Prius on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2018 smart Fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 smart Fortwo starts lower at $23,800. Live smart Fortwo listings start at $5,797. Live Toyota Prius listings start at $5,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 smart Fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2018 smart Fortwo leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,800).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 smart Fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (57).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2018 smart Fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2018 smart Fortwo leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (58).
Which has better horsepower: 2018 smart Fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on horsepower in this comparison (220).
Which has better seats: 2018 smart Fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on seats in this comparison (5).