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New registrations (EU)2003–2008, 2010–2025
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Generations and technical specifications

Smart Forfour – Second generation (W453)2014–2021
Smart Forfour – Second generation (W453)
SpecificationValue
Production2014–2019 (petrol)
2017–2021 (electric)
Body styles5-door hatchback
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engines0.9 L M281 I3 turbocharged (petrol)
1.0 L M281 I3 (petrol)
Electric motor82 PS synchronous electric motor
Transmissions5-speed manual
6-speed dual-clutch
Wheelbase2,490 mm
Length3,495 mm
Width1,640 mm
Height1,550 mm
ClassCity car (A)
AssemblyFrance: Hambach
Slovenia: Novo Mesto (Revoz)
Smart Forfour – First generation (W454)2003–2006
Smart Forfour – First generation (W454)
SpecificationValue
Production2003–2006
Body styles5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Enginespetrol
1124 cc M134 E11 I3
1332 cc M135 E13 I4
1468 cc M122 E15 AL turbo I4
1499 cc M135 E15 I4
diesel
1493 cc OM639 DE15 cdi I3
Transmissions5-speed Getrag 452 manual
6-speed Getrag 452 AMT automated manual (Softouch)
Wheelbase2,500 mm
Length3,752 mm
Width1,684 mm
Height1,450 mm
ClassSupermini (B)
AssemblyNetherlands: Born (NedCar)

EU type-approval data

YearsPowertrainEnginePowerMassCO₂Electric range
2017–2022Electric–41 kW (56 PS)1200 kg–121–153 km · 131–193 Wh/km
2017–2022Electric–60 kW (82 PS)1200 kg–118–153 km · 131–188 Wh/km
2015–2019Petrol898 cm³66 kW (90 PS)995–1025 kg135–138 g/km (WLTP)–
2016–2019Petrol898 cm³80 kW (109 PS)1095 kg104 g/km (NEDC)–
2014–2019Petrol999 cm³52 kW (71 PS)975–1005 kg137–141 g/km (WLTP)–
2015–2017Petrol999 cm³45 kW (61 PS)970 kg108 g/km (NEDC)–

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
Powertrains (EU)Petrol, Electric
Engine displacement (EU)898–999 cm³
Power (EU)41–66 kW (56–90 PS)
Mass in running order (EU)975–1,200 kg
Wheelbase (EU)2,494 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
New registrations (EU)2003–2008, 2010–2025

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