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2008 smart Fortwo

3 trims · Hatchback, Convertible

From live listings

$5,797

2 for sale · Starting MSRP $11,590 – $16,590

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★☆☆
Side (driver)★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

smart Fortwo for sale

2 live listings from $5,797 · median $6,953

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Pricing

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

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 2026-08-23). 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
    —

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

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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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,797.
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.