How much does the 2012 smart Fortwo cost?

The 2012 smart Fortwo has a starting MSRP of $12,490, ranging up to $17,690 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes pure coupe from $12,490; passion coupe from $14,690; passion cabriolet from $17,690.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 smart Fortwo?

The 2012 smart Fortwo achieves up to 36 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 smart Fortwo have?

The 2012 smart Fortwo offers up to 7.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2012 smart Fortwo come in?

The 2012 smart Fortwo is available in 3 trims across Convertible and Hatchback body styles with rear wheel drive.

2012 smart Fortwo

3 trims · Convertible, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$12,490 – $17,690

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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 coupe

Total price (pure coupe MSRP)

$12,490

Typical monthly

$247/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 smart Fortwo trims

pure coupe
MSRP
$12,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
34/38
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
$14,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
34/38
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
$17,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
34/38
Horsepower
70 hp
Torque
68 lb-ft
Engine
1L I3 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 smart Fortwo trim specifications
Spec	pure coupe	passion coupe	passion cabriolet
MSRP	$12,490	$14,690	$17,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	34/38	34/38	34/38
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)	7.8	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: pure coupegas
passion coupegas
passion cabrioletgas
Fuel type: pure coupepremium unleaded (recommended)
passion coupepremium unleaded (recommended)
passion cabrioletpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: pure coupeI3
passion coupeI3
passion cabrioletI3
Displacement: pure coupe1 L
passion coupe1 L
passion cabriolet1 L
Horsepower: pure coupe70 hp
passion coupe70 hp
passion cabriolet70 hp
Torque: pure coupe68 lb-ft
passion coupe68 lb-ft
passion cabriolet68 lb-ft
Transmission: pure coupe5-speed automated manual
passion coupe5-speed automated manual
passion cabriolet5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: pure couperear wheel drive
passion couperear wheel drive
passion cabrioletrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: pure coupeHatchback
passion coupeHatchback
passion cabrioletConvertible
Doors: pure coupe3
passion coupe3
passion cabriolet2
Seating: pure coupe2
passion coupe2
passion cabriolet2
Length: pure coupe106.1 in
passion coupe106.1 in
passion cabriolet106.1 in
Width: pure coupe61.4 in
passion coupe61.4 in
passion cabriolet61.4 in
Height: pure coupe60.7 in
passion coupe60.7 in
passion cabriolet60.7 in
Wheelbase: pure coupe73.5 in
passion coupe73.5 in
passion cabriolet73.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: pure coupe7.8 cu ft
passion coupe7.8 cu ft
passion cabriolet7.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: pure coupe7.8 cu ft
passion coupe7.8 cu ft
passion cabriolet7.8 cu ft
Curb weight: pure coupe1,808 lbs
passion coupe1,808 lbs
passion cabriolet1,852 lbs
Fuel tank: pure coupe8.7 gal
passion coupe8.7 gal
passion cabriolet8.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: pure coupe36
passion coupe36
passion cabriolet36
City MPG: pure coupe34
passion coupe34
passion cabriolet34
Highway MPG: pure coupe38
passion coupe38
passion cabriolet38

Full specifications by trim
Spec	pure coupe	passion coupe	passion cabriolet
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
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	7.8 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
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	34	34	34
Highway MPG	38	38	38