Smart Fortwo Specs

Since 2005 the Fortwo has grown 7.9″ in length and gained 430 lb: weight rose 27%, length only 8%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2005–2019 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2019 Smart Fortwo, the latest model year on record, is 106.3″ long, 65.4″ wide and 61.4″ tall on a 73.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,050 lb. At 8.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 9.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Smart Fortwo generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2008, when the new car was 7.9″ longer than the 2005–2007 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2016: 220 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Smart Fortwo dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2005–200798.4″60.2″61″71.3″1,620 lb
2008–2015106.3″61.4″60.6″73.6″1,830 lb
2016–2019106.3″65.4″61.4″73.6″2,050 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Fortwo year by year

FIG.02·Smart Fortwo dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2019106.3″65.4″73.6″2,050 lb1
2018106.3″65.4″73.6″2,050 lb1
2017106.3″65.4″73.6″2,050 lb1
2016106.3″65.4″73.6″2,050 lb1
2015106.3″61.4″73.6″1,881 lb3
2014106.3″61.4″73.6″1,896 lb3
2013106.3″61.4″73.6″1,698 lb2
2012106.3″61.4″73.6″1,698 lb2
2011106.3″61.4″73.6″1,830 lb2
2010106.3″61.4″73.6″1,830 lb2
2009106.3″61.4″73.6″1,830 lb2
2008106.3″61.4″73.6″1,830 lb2
200798.4″60.2″71.3″1,620 lb2
200698.4″60.2″71.3″1,620 lb2
200598.4″60.2″71.3″1,620 lb2
ROWS 15·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Fortwo on the used market

In 114 Fortwo listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2015 car is the most common: 102 of them (89%), at an average asking price of $5,983. ForCar visitors have decoded 23 Fortwo VINs; the most checked model years are 2016, 2008 and 2015.

FIG.05·Smart Fortwo generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2016–20191211%$8,97373,437 mi
2008–201510289%$5,98372,574 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Fortwo fit

FIG.02·Smart Fortwo — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep8.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft8.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.4 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Smart Fortwo against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 3 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width65.4″62.2″+3.2″
Wheelbase73.6″72.8″+0.8″
Curb weight2,050 lb1,834 lb+216 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Fortwo bigger than the 2018?

No. The 2019 and 2018 Fortwo are the same size and weight.

Which Fortwo years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2008 and 2016. Model years inside each range, such as 2016–2019, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

How much does a used Fortwo cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $5,983 for the 2008–2015 car to $8,973 for the 2016–2019 one, across 114 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 15 Fortwo model years, 2005 to 2019. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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