Smart Fortwo 0–60 Times
The Smart Fortwo 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 9 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Smart Fortwo is the 2017 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Passion Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 77.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Smart Fortwo is the 2011 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Coupe, which took 23.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 22.20 seconds at 59.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Smart Fortwo tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.53 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.61 seconds at 73.19 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.0sec
2017 Electric Drive Passion Coupe
Average 0–60
12.53sec
Across 9 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
18.61sec
@ 73.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
23.4sec
2011 Electric Drive
Across 9 verified runs, the Smart Fortwo ranges from 9.0 to 23.4 seconds 0–60, with a 12.53-second average.
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Smart Fortwo 0–60 times by model year
9 tests · 5 years
▾
2017
Smart Fortwo · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.83
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.50
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2017 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Passion Coupe
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.00s
¼ mi @ 77.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.9 mph
- Engine
- Elec 60-kW 17.6-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- MPG EPA
- 124 C / 94 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 9
#04
2017 Smart Fortwo Passion Cabriolet
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.70s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 10.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 0.9L Turbo I-3
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 33 C / 38 H / 27 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 9
#05
2017 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Prime Coupe
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 74.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 74.8 mph
- Engine
- Elec 60-kW 17.6-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- MPG EPA
- 124 C / 94 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 9
How we verify Smart Fortwo performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Smart Fortwo trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Smart Fortwo 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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The quickest Smart Fortwo on record is the 2017 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Passion Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.00 seconds at 77.9 mph.
The slowest recorded Smart Fortwo is the 2011 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Coupe, which takes 23.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 22.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 9 verified runs, a Smart Fortwo reaches 60 mph in 12.53 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.61 seconds at roughly 73.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Smart Fortwo can do, not a single marketing claim.
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