How much does the 2008 smart Fortwo cost?

The 2008 smart Fortwo has a starting MSRP of $11,590, ranging up to $16,590 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes pure from $11,590; passion from $13,590; passion cabrio from $16,590.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 smart Fortwo?

The 2008 smart Fortwo achieves up to 36 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 smart Fortwo have?

The 2008 smart Fortwo offers up to 7.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2008 smart Fortwo safe?

The 2008 smart Fortwo earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2008 smart Fortwo come in?

The 2008 smart Fortwo is available in 3 trims across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.

2008 smart Fortwo

3 trims · Hatchback, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$11,590 – $16,590

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★☆☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the smart Fortwo? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on pure

Total price (pure MSRP)

$11,590

Typical monthly

$229/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 smart Fortwo trims

pure
MSRP
$11,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/41
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.7
Max towing
—
passion
MSRP
$13,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/41
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.7
Max towing
—
passion cabrio
MSRP
$16,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/41
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.7
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 smart Fortwo trim specifications
Spec	pure	passion	passion cabrio
MSRP	$11,590	$13,590	$16,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	33/41	33/41	33/41
Horsepower	70 hp	70 hp	70 hp
Torque	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft
Engine	1L I3 gas	1L I3 gas	1L I3 gas
Seating	2	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	7.7	7.7	7.7
Max towing	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: puregas
passiongas
passion cabriogas
Fuel type: purepremium unleaded (required)
passionpremium unleaded (required)
passion cabriopremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: pureI3
passionI3
passion cabrioI3
Displacement: pure1 L
passion1 L
passion cabrio1 L
Horsepower: pure70 hp
passion70 hp
passion cabrio70 hp
Torque: pure68 lb-ft
passion68 lb-ft
passion cabrio68 lb-ft
Transmission: pure5-speed automated manual
passion5-speed automated manual
passion cabrio5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: purerear wheel drive
passionrear wheel drive
passion cabriorear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: pureHatchback
passionHatchback
passion cabrioConvertible
Doors: pure3
passion3
passion cabrio2
Seating: pure2
passion2
passion cabrio2
Length: pure106.1 in
passion106.1 in
passion cabrio106.1 in
Width: pure61.4 in
passion61.4 in
passion cabrio61.4 in
Height: pure60.7 in
passion60.7 in
passion cabrio60.7 in
Wheelbase: pure73.5 in
passion73.5 in
passion cabrio73.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: pure7.7 cu ft
passion7.7 cu ft
passion cabrio7.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: pure7.7 cu ft
passion7.7 cu ft
passion cabrio7.7 cu ft
Curb weight: pure1,808 lbs
passion1,808 lbs
passion cabrio1,852 lbs
Fuel tank: pure8.7 gal
passion8.7 gal
passion cabrio8.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: pure36
passion36
passion cabrio36
City MPG: pure33
passion33
passion cabrio33
Highway MPG: pure41
passion41
passion cabrio41

Full specifications by trim
Spec	pure	passion	passion cabrio
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I3	I3	I3
Displacement	1 L	1 L	1 L
Horsepower	70 hp	70 hp	70 hp
Torque	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed automated manual	5-speed automated manual	5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Convertible
Doors	3	3	2
Seating	2	2	2
Length	106.1 in	106.1 in	106.1 in
Width	61.4 in	61.4 in	61.4 in
Height	60.7 in	60.7 in	60.7 in
Wheelbase	73.5 in	73.5 in	73.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	7.7 cu ft	7.7 cu ft	7.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	7.7 cu ft	7.7 cu ft	7.7 cu ft
Curb weight	1,808 lbs	1,808 lbs	1,852 lbs
Fuel tank	8.7 gal	8.7 gal	8.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	36	36	36
City MPG	33	33	33
Highway MPG	41	41	41

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2008 smart Fortwo FAQ

How much does the 2008 smart Fortwo cost?: The 2008 smart Fortwo has a starting MSRP of $11,590, ranging up to $16,590 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes pure from $11,590; passion from $13,590; passion cabrio from $16,590.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 smart Fortwo?: The 2008 smart Fortwo achieves up to 36 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2008 smart Fortwo have?: The 2008 smart Fortwo offers up to 7.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2008 smart Fortwo safe?: The 2008 smart Fortwo earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2008 smart Fortwo come in?: The 2008 smart Fortwo is available in 3 trims across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.