How much does the 2009 smart Fortwo cost?

The 2009 smart Fortwo has a starting MSRP of $11,990, ranging up to $20,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes pure from $11,990; passion coupe from $13,990; passion cabriolet from $16,990; BRABUS coupe from $17,990; BRABUS cabriolet from $20,990.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 smart Fortwo?

The 2009 smart Fortwo achieves up to 36 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2009 smart Fortwo have?

The 2009 smart Fortwo offers up to 7.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2009 smart Fortwo safe?

The 2009 smart Fortwo earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2009 smart Fortwo come in?

The 2009 smart Fortwo is available in 5 trims across Convertible and Hatchback body styles with rear wheel drive.

2009 smart Fortwo

5 trims · Convertible, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$11,990 – $20,990

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Source: NHTSA · 1 recall 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)

$11,990

Typical monthly

$237/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 2009 smart Fortwo trims

pure
MSRP
$11,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/41
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.8
Max towing
—
passion coupe
MSRP
$13,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/41
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.8
Max towing
—
passion cabriolet
MSRP
$16,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/41
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.8
Max towing
—
BRABUS coupe
MSRP
$17,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/41
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.8
Max towing
—
BRABUS cabriolet
MSRP
$20,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
33/41
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2009 smart Fortwo trim specifications
Spec	pure	passion coupe	passion cabriolet	BRABUS coupe	BRABUS cabriolet
MSRP	$11,990	$13,990	$16,990	$17,990	$20,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	33/41	33/41	33/41	33/41	33/41
Horsepower	70 hp	70 hp	70 hp	70 hp	70 hp
Torque	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft
Engine	1L I3 gas	1L I3 gas	1L I3 gas	1L I3 gas	1L I3 gas
Seating	2	2	2	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.8
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
passion coupegas
passion cabrioletgas
BRABUS coupegas
BRABUS cabrioletgas
Fuel type: purepremium unleaded (required)
passion coupepremium unleaded (required)
passion cabrioletpremium unleaded (required)
BRABUS coupepremium unleaded (required)
BRABUS cabrioletpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: pureI3
passion coupeI3
passion cabrioletI3
BRABUS coupeI3
BRABUS cabrioletI3
Displacement: pure1 L
passion coupe1 L
passion cabriolet1 L
BRABUS coupe1 L
BRABUS cabriolet1 L
Horsepower: pure70 hp
passion coupe70 hp
passion cabriolet70 hp
BRABUS coupe70 hp
BRABUS cabriolet70 hp
Torque: pure68 lb-ft
passion coupe68 lb-ft
passion cabriolet68 lb-ft
BRABUS coupe68 lb-ft
BRABUS cabriolet68 lb-ft
Transmission: pure5-speed automated manual
passion coupe5-speed automated manual
passion cabriolet5-speed automated manual
BRABUS coupe5-speed automated manual
BRABUS cabriolet5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: purerear wheel drive
passion couperear wheel drive
passion cabrioletrear wheel drive
BRABUS couperear wheel drive
BRABUS cabrioletrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: pureHatchback
passion coupeHatchback
passion cabrioletConvertible
BRABUS coupeHatchback
BRABUS cabrioletConvertible
Doors: pure2
passion coupe2
passion cabriolet2
BRABUS coupe2
BRABUS cabriolet2
Seating: pure2
passion coupe2
passion cabriolet2
BRABUS coupe2
BRABUS cabriolet2
Length: pure106.1 in
passion coupe106.1 in
passion cabriolet106.1 in
BRABUS coupe106.1 in
BRABUS cabriolet106.1 in
Width: pure61.4 in
passion coupe61.4 in
passion cabriolet61.4 in
BRABUS coupe61.4 in
BRABUS cabriolet61.4 in
Height: pure60.7 in
passion coupe60.7 in
passion cabriolet60.7 in
BRABUS coupe—
BRABUS cabriolet—
Wheelbase: pure73.5 in
passion coupe73.5 in
passion cabriolet73.5 in
BRABUS coupe73.5 in
BRABUS cabriolet73.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: pure7.8 cu ft
passion coupe7.8 cu ft
passion cabriolet7.8 cu ft
BRABUS coupe7.8 cu ft
BRABUS cabriolet7.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: pure7.8 cu ft
passion coupe7.8 cu ft
passion cabriolet7.8 cu ft
BRABUS coupe7.8 cu ft
BRABUS cabriolet7.8 cu ft
Curb weight: pure1,808 lbs
passion coupe1,808 lbs
passion cabriolet1,852 lbs
BRABUS coupe—
BRABUS cabriolet—
Fuel tank: pure8.7 gal
passion coupe8.7 gal
passion cabriolet8.7 gal
BRABUS coupe8.7 gal
BRABUS cabriolet8.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: pure36
passion coupe36
passion cabriolet36
BRABUS coupe36
BRABUS cabriolet36
City MPG: pure33
passion coupe33
passion cabriolet33
BRABUS coupe33
BRABUS cabriolet33
Highway MPG: pure41
passion coupe41
passion cabriolet41
BRABUS coupe41
BRABUS cabriolet41

Full specifications by trim
Spec	pure	passion coupe	passion cabriolet	BRABUS coupe	BRABUS cabriolet
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I3	I3	I3	I3	I3
Displacement	1 L	1 L	1 L	1 L	1 L
Horsepower	70 hp	70 hp	70 hp	70 hp	70 hp
Torque	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft	68 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed automated manual	5-speed automated manual	5-speed automated manual	5-speed automated manual	5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Convertible	Hatchback	Convertible
Doors	2	2	2	2	2
Seating	2	2	2	2	2
Length	106.1 in	106.1 in	106.1 in	106.1 in	106.1 in
Width	61.4 in	61.4 in	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	73.5 in	73.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	7.8 cu ft	7.8 cu ft	7.8 cu ft	7.8 cu ft	7.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	7.8 cu ft	7.8 cu ft	7.8 cu ft	7.8 cu ft	7.8 cu ft
Curb weight	1,808 lbs	1,808 lbs	1,852 lbs	—	—
Fuel tank	8.7 gal	8.7 gal	8.7 gal	8.7 gal	8.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	36	36	36	36	36
City MPG	33	33	33	33	33
Highway MPG	41	41	41	41	41

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2009 smart Fortwo FAQ

How much does the 2009 smart Fortwo cost?: The 2009 smart Fortwo has a starting MSRP of $11,990, ranging up to $20,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes pure from $11,990; passion coupe from $13,990; passion cabriolet from $16,990; BRABUS coupe from $17,990; BRABUS cabriolet from $20,990.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 smart Fortwo?: The 2009 smart Fortwo achieves up to 36 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2009 smart Fortwo have?: The 2009 smart Fortwo offers up to 7.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2009 smart Fortwo safe?: The 2009 smart Fortwo earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2009 smart Fortwo come in?: The 2009 smart Fortwo is available in 5 trims across Convertible and Hatchback body styles with rear wheel drive.