Smart Forfour
The Smart Forfour is a three-cylinder petrol coupé that began production in 2003. Powered by a 966 cm³ engine delivering 57 kW, it seats four occupants and measures 3,502 mm in length with a kerb weight of 838 kg. The model achieves a top speed of 157 km/h and has been subject to two recalls registered in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Smart |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2003 |
| Body type | Coupé |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 98 kW (131 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 129 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,095 kg |
| Displacement | 984 cc |
| Top speed | 157 km/h |
| Length | 3,520 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,670 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Smart Forfour in 2024 (3 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Smart Forfour (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 164 km/h | – | – |
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 151 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Smart models
Similar Coupé models
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Smart Forfour. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The anchorage for the rear seat backrest may not be sufficiently resistant. In the event of a head-on crash, heavy objects in the boot may put stress on the rear seat backrest, the anchorage could detach from the body and the backrest could fold forward. This may cause objects in the boot to hit the passengers or passengers could be injured by the folding backrest seat.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-06-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
In the event of a crash with the affected vehicles in which the driver's knee airbag is deployed, it cannot be ruled out that parts of the airbag might come loose, increasing the risk of injury for the driver.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-07-03
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Smart recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Smart Forfour?
- The Smart Forfour has a rated top speed of 157 km/h.
- How much power does the Smart Forfour have?
- The Smart Forfour produces 98 kW (131 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Smart Forfour?
- The Smart Forfour is 3,520 mm long, 1,670 mm wide and 1,550 mm tall.
- How much does the Smart Forfour weigh?
- The Smart Forfour has a kerb weight of about 1,095 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Smart Forfour?
- The Smart Forfour emits 129 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Smart Forfour have?
- The Smart Forfour has 4 seats.